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I've been waiting what seems like forever on these girls. Because of Canada's postal strike it took weeks for them to arrive. Anyway, they're here and I'm thrilled! Thanks Jenn!! So many reroots to plan now!
I found this old abandoned factory and I keep going back trying to capture the beautiful decay I always see there; someday I will be able to put on a page what I see there ...there really is an amazing tactile feeling of an industrial heart that once beat here but since has died.
The Müller Cloth Factory Museum, also known as Tuchfabrik Müller, is part of the LVR-Industriemuseum in Euskirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. This unique museum offers visitors a fascinating journey back in time to the golden age of the cloth industry, around 100 years ago.
The factory was originally established in 1894 and operated until 1961, when business declined, and the factory owner locked the doors, leaving the production facilities as they were. For almost thirty years, the factory remained untouched, preserving a snapshot of the past. In 1990, it was reopened as a museum, allowing visitors to experience the historic cloth factory as it once was.
The museum features original machinery and tools, including looms, spinning machines, and dyeing equipment, all in their original positions. Guided tours take visitors through the production process, from raw wool to finished cloth, and provide insights into the working conditions and daily life of the factory workers.
The Tuchfabrik Müller is only accessible through guided tours, which are offered multiple times a day. The museum also hosts special events and exhibitions, making it a dynamic and engaging destination for history enthusiasts and those interested in industrial heritage.
One of the windows in the new factory hall. Since the heating system is not installed entirely yet, there is condensed water which makes it look like a big equalizer.
We had the opportunity to tour the local business of Stikwood which is internationally known. Their offices and factory are in South Sacramento, not too far from us. They showed us their reclaimed wood collection, which comes from a variety of sources around the country and world. The best part to see was that they use every piece (even the sawdust collection) to make new things. Stikwood can be printed directly onto, painted, stained, or left natural. It gained popularity with consumers because it is a DIY product that doesn't cost a fortune but it has many commercial applications as well since it can be easily customized.
Factory Floor at Summer Sundae Weekender, De Montfort Hall and Gardens, Sunday 14-08-11.
© 2011 Laura Patterson
Lots of autographed photos and ads from various customers. On the far right, you can see the factory manager’s award for cycling around Taiwan.