Haas Type Foundry, Type foundry in Münchenstein, Switzerland.
The industrial complex of Haas Type Foundry stands near Basel, featuring manufacturing facilities dedicated to metal type production and typographic design.
Max Krayer relocated the establishment to Münchenstein in 1904, initiating a period of growth that led to its incorporation in 1927.
The foundry developed influential typefaces, including Neue Haas Grotesk, which later became known worldwide under the name Helvetica.
The architectural structure remains accessible as a regional heritage site, showcasing the industrial development of Switzerland's printing industry.
The facility maintained continuous type production operations from 1740 until 1989, marking nearly 250 years of typography manufacturing.
Location: Münchenstein
Inception: 1600
Architects: Karl Koller
Industry: printing industry
Part of: list of cultural properties in Münchenstein
Address: Gutenbergstrasse 1, 4142 Münchenstein 4142
GPS coordinates: 47.51647,7.61094
Latest update: May 11, 2025 00:09
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