RE: Paint it Black:The Tragic Fate of a Landmark
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Topic: Industrial heritage
Stance: support
quote — Once a thriving industrial hub that exported printing inks worldwide, the historic, 1905-founded Hallische Farbenfabrik survived world wars and GDR expropriation, only to close for good in 1994
quote — The company exported to twenty countries. Shortly before the end of the GDR, the workforce celebrated a major breakthrough: for the first time, they had succeeded in producing
quote — After standing vacant for a quarter of a century, the paint factory shows little more than superficial damage.
Why it matters: A good post on the industrial heritage and economic viability.