Alte Dreherei, Railway workshop building in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany
Alte Dreherei is a railway workshop hall in Mülheim an der Ruhr featuring a three-nave structure with arched windows and a wooden roof supported by cast-iron columns throughout. The interior shows 19th-century industrial craftsmanship design with spacious room layout.
The building was built in 1874 by the Rhenish Railway Company and served as a major maintenance facility until 1959. A steel extension was added in 1909 to accommodate larger machinery.
The building serves as a community center today, hosting technical displays and model railway collections that visitors can explore. People come here to learn about traditional craftsmanship and industrial heritage connected to railways.
The site is accessible during special events and guided tours are offered on select days. It helps to plan ahead and wear comfortable shoes, as the interior spaces are quite large.
The roof is a noteworthy wooden construction that spans a large distance without many supports. This technique was unusually advanced for craft workshops of that time.
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