Hendrich's Drop Forge
Hendrich's Drop Forge, Industry museum and architectural heritage monument in Solingen, Germany.
The Hendrich's Drop Forge displays 33 drop hammers and original equipment for scissor manufacturing within red brick buildings and saw tooth roofs.
The facility operated from 1886 to 1986 as a family-owned enterprise, becoming the largest drop forge in Solingen during the region's metalworking peak period.
The museum demonstrates traditional scissor forging techniques through skilled workers who maintain the craft methods developed over generations in Solingen.
Visitors can explore 3,500 square meters of exhibition space through guided tours, educational programs, and regular demonstrations of metalworking processes.
The site maintains operational forging equipment and includes the original 1896 industrialist mansion with its winter garden and modern café.
Location: Solingen
Website: https://industriemuseum.lvr.de/de/die_museen/solingen/gesenkschmiede_hendrichs.html
GPS coordinates: 51.17110,7.03835
Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:58
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