Molinos Vascos, Industrial heritage building in Zorrotza district, Spain
Molinos Vascos is a grain mill building in the Zorrotza district with an L-shaped layout creating two distinct sections. The left side holds storage silos for grain, while the right side rises as a multi-story structure topped with two towers.
The building was designed in 1924 by architect Federico de Ugalde and constructed on the site of a former shipyard. Milling operations began in 1925, marking the area's shift from maritime to grain processing industry.
The Molinos Vascos reflects Bilbao's industrial identity in the early 20th century as a milling center. The building shows how the city depended on grain processing as a major economic activity during that period.
The building can be viewed from the outside to see its distinct industrial structure and two-part design clearly. It sits in an area with other factories and industrial structures, giving visitors a sense of the neighborhood's working-class character.
The mill operated for just a few years before transitioning to other uses, which shaped its journey as an industrial landmark. This brief period of grain milling makes it an interesting example of how quickly industrial purposes could shift in the city.
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