Zeche General Blumenthal, Industrial heritage mine in Recklinghausen, Germany.
Description
Zeche General Blumenthal is a coal mining complex in Recklinghausen with multiple shaft facilities connected by an underground tunnel network. The site includes extraction shafts, machine halls, and other structures that show the different functions of a working mine.
History
The mine started operating in 1879 and became one of the region's major mining operations during the 1900s. It closed in 1992 after more than a century of production.
Culture
The site shows how mining shaped the city and its people, and what role this work played in the daily life of the region. You can still see today how the infrastructure and communities grew around this industry.
Practical
Visitors can explore parts of the former mining complex, including shaft VII with its original ventilation system and machine hall. It is wise to wear comfortable shoes and check current access rules before visiting.
Did you know?
The mine produced gas that is still used today to power a district heating system through a facility next to the old machine hall. This conversion of mining byproducts shows how former industrial sites serve new purposes.
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