Gelatinefabriek, Protected industrial monument in Hasselt, Belgium.
The Gelatinefabriek is a former factory complex in Hasselt that stretches along the canal with multiple red-brick buildings and a tall chimney featuring painted lettering. The site includes worker housing, production halls, and various workshops arranged across the grounds.
The factory was founded in 1893 and specialized in making gelatin from byproducts of local meat processing. After more than 75 years of production, it closed in 1969 and left its buildings behind as a mark of Hasselt's manufacturing past.
The factory shows how Hasselt was once an important industrial center with working-class housing nearby. Walking through the site reveals how daily life revolved around production and labor.
The complex sits along the canal in northern Hasselt and is easy to reach on foot. The red-brick buildings and tall chimney are visible from outside and offer good photo opportunities from different angles.
The chimney still bears the factory's painted name and is visible from far away. This landmark helps visitors identify the historic complex from different points around the city.
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