Tobacco factory in Łódź - Kopernika Street, Hotel in Polen
The Tobacco factory in Łódź on Kopernika Street is a large brick building from the 19th century located in the Old Polesie area. The structure has high ceilings, large windows, and thick walls characteristic of industrial buildings, designed to support manufacturing operations and workers for many years.
The factory was originally built in the 19th century as a wool mill and converted to tobacco production in 1925, reflecting the city's economic shifts. The building remained an important production site and was officially listed as a heritage monument in 1971.
The factory was named after the Polish State Monopoly of Tobacco and reflects the city's economic ties to the tobacco industry for decades. The preserved posters and advertisements inside tell stories of workers' lives and the industrial culture that shaped the neighborhood.
The building now operates partly as a hotel with restaurants and cultural spaces, making it accessible to visitors. Its location in Old Polesie offers convenient connections to other city sights and on-site parking.
The building originally housed a wool mill but was converted to tobacco production in 1925 and continued operating through the communist era. Original machinery and production equipment preserved inside offer visitors a direct look at how work happened in those days.
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