Kupferhof, Industrial heritage site in Stolberg, Germany
Kupferhof is a brass factory in Stolberg with fortified limestone walls and an enclosed courtyard typical of early industrial structures in the region. The facility used water wheels for power and was positioned near raw material sources and the river system.
The factory arose in the 17th century as a core part of Stolberg's growing brass trade, which made the city a major production center worldwide. Later it merged with neighboring operations to form the Prym company, which modernized manufacturing processes.
The building shows how residents of Stolberg expressed their growing control over brass production through its design. The fortified elements and enclosed courtyard reflect how industrial structures of that era served as both protection and symbols of wealth.
The building sits close to the Vichtbach River and accessibility is affected by its fortified structure, which reflects its historical defensive function. Visitors should expect that interior spaces and technical features may not always be fully visible.
The site merged with two other factory operations to form the Prym company, which still exists today and carried Stolberg's industry into modern times. This consolidation became one of the largest mergers in regional metalworking history.
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