Łódź - Manufaktura
Bałuty | Ogrodowa
Former Izrael Poznański factory. The development of the company was related to the construction of modern industrial facilities. They included the first shed spinning-mill in Lodz from 1872, equipped with slender neo-Gothic turrets. Another spinning-mill was created in 1878 receiving neo-Renaissance features.
At the turn of the 20th century, Izrael Poznański was known as "Cotton King".
In 2003 renovation works were started in the factory buildings. The area is now being turned into a cultural and entertainment centre and a shopping mall. For example a restaurant is located in the former fire station building and the weaving house hosts the museum of art. The whole area is now known as the Manufaktura, it is one of the biggest tourist attractions of Lodz.
Łódź - Manufaktura
Bałuty | Ogrodowa
Former Izrael Poznański factory. The development of the company was related to the construction of modern industrial facilities. They included the first shed spinning-mill in Lodz from 1872, equipped with slender neo-Gothic turrets. Another spinning-mill was created in 1878 receiving neo-Renaissance features.
At the turn of the 20th century, Izrael Poznański was known as "Cotton King".
In 2003 renovation works were started in the factory buildings. The area is now being turned into a cultural and entertainment centre and a shopping mall. For example a restaurant is located in the former fire station building and the weaving house hosts the museum of art. The whole area is now known as the Manufaktura, it is one of the biggest tourist attractions of Lodz.