Images of Mildenberg Brick Work Park
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Mildenberg Brick Work Park and its collection
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The Mildenberg Brick Work Park, located near Mildenberg in Zehdenick, Brandenburg, is an industrial monument that offers a unique insight into the history of brick production in the region. The park is situated on the site of neighboring brickworks that were operational until 1991, providing visitors with a tangible connection to the past.
Origins of Brick Production in Mildenberg
The history of brick production in the area dates back to 1887, when rich clay deposits were discovered during the construction of the Löwenberg-Templin railway line. This discovery led to the rapid development of one of the largest contiguous brickworks areas in Europe by the early 20th century. Visitors to the Mildenberg Brick Work Park can learn about this fascinating period of industrial growth.
Mildenberg Brick Work Park as an Industrial Museum
The Mildenberg Brick Work Park is not only an industrial monument but also a museum that forms a focal point of the European Route of Industrial Heritage (ERIH) and a station of the German Clay Road. The museum offers various exhibitions that provide information on the technology of brick production, from hand-struck bricks to the automatic extruder, which was the most modern technology in the field in the 1950s.
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