Weisbachsches Haus, Heritage monument in Plauen, Germany.
Description
Weisbachsches Haus is a four-story brick building from the 18th century with Franconian Baroque details, spreading across multiple street frontages. The symmetrical facade with its central projection and side wings still defines the appearance of the old town along Bleichstraße.
History
The structure was built in 1776 as a cotton printing factory and expanded just three years later with an eastern wing. This rapid growth reflected the booming textile industry that made Plauen prosperous.
Culture
The building reflects how textile workers shaped the region's economy and daily life for generations. You can see the actual spaces where people once labored and understand their role in making Plauen a center of fabric production.
Practical
The building sits in the city center on Bleichstraße and is easy to reach on foot. The museum spreads across multiple floors, so be prepared to climb stairs as you explore the different exhibition areas.
Did you know?
The building underwent major renovation and reopened as a museum dedicated to lace and embroidery techniques. These intricate crafts became specialties that set Plauen apart in the textile world.
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