Iron Library, Memory institution in Schlatt, Switzerland.
The Iron Library is a specialized library in the west wing of the former Paradise Monastery, focused on metallurgy, technology, and scientific advancement. The collection contains about 48,000 titles spanning different periods of scientific and technical history.
The building was originally a monastery that the Georg Fischer company acquired in 1918 and later transformed into the home of this collection. The library itself opened in 1952 to mark the company's 150 years of history and document its heritage in metalworking.
The name reflects the collection's focus on metallurgy and ironworking knowledge that developed over centuries. The library space itself shows how scientific study and industrial practice have always been connected.
Access requires advance booking through email, as this is a specialized collection with limited public hours. Weekday visits are best, since staff can answer questions and help navigate the collection during regular working hours.
The collection includes rare historical documents such as manuscripts by Aristotle and an original 1687 copy of Newton's Principia Mathematica. Also noteworthy are the original construction plans for the Eiffel Tower, showing how technical knowledge was applied to major building projects.
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