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The Luisenhütte Wocklum (also Wocklumer Hammer) in the Balver district of Wocklum is Germany's oldest blast furnace plant with complete facilities.
Perhaps the history of the Luisenhütte dates back to 1732. However, the construction of an iron hut by the Landsberg family can only be documented in 1748.In 1758 the Luisenhütte was taken over by Clemens August von Landsberg.
Ignaz von Landsberg-Velen und Gemen, who took over the holdings in 1812, devoted himself particularly to the expansion of this foundry complex. In his time also falls the 1835 naming: Ludowika (Luise) von Westerholt-Gysenberg was his wife.
In 1854, due to growing competition from the neighbouring Ruhr region, England and Belgium, the hut was expanded and rebuilt.
Balve - Luisenhütte Wocklum 08
The Luisenhütte Wocklum (also Wocklumer Hammer) in the Balver district of Wocklum is Germany's oldest blast furnace plant with complete facilities.
Perhaps the history of the Luisenhütte dates back to 1732. However, the construction of an iron hut by the Landsberg family can only be documented in 1748.In 1758 the Luisenhütte was taken over by Clemens August von Landsberg.
Ignaz von Landsberg-Velen und Gemen, who took over the holdings in 1812, devoted himself particularly to the expansion of this foundry complex. In his time also falls the 1835 naming: Ludowika (Luise) von Westerholt-Gysenberg was his wife.
In 1854, due to growing competition from the neighbouring Ruhr region, England and Belgium, the hut was expanded and rebuilt.