Verkh-Isetsky Plant, Building complex and industrial heritage site in Yekaterinburg, Russia.
The Verkh-Isetsky Plant is a factory complex with multiple buildings along the Upper Iset in Yekaterinburg. The site combines production halls for metalworking, housing quarters for workers, and administrative structures spanning different eras.
The plant was established in 1726 and immediately became central to the Russian Empire's metal production. Over centuries, it grew into one of the most important industrial centers in the Urals, earning state recognition for its contributions to national manufacturing.
The plant takes its name from the Upper Iset River that has powered it since its founding. The grounds show how the factory shaped every aspect of workers' lives, from medical facilities to administrative buildings that still help define the surrounding neighborhood today.
The grounds are visible from outside, and historical structures can be seen from surrounding streets. Visitors should note that some buildings may have restricted access, while other areas remain open to the public.
The plant still produces metal today, making it one of the few major Russian historical factories operating continuously since its founding. This ongoing operation means life on the grounds still revolves around production and workers, much as it did centuries ago.
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