Ehemaliger Schlacht- und Viehhof Augsburg, Former slaughterhouse and cattle market complex in Augsburg, Germany.
The former slaughter and cattle market of Augsburg is a complex of about 6 hectares containing 22 individual structures. These buildings served as administrative offices, livestock holding areas, and processing facilities for the meat trade.
The facility opened in 1900 under architects Fritz Steinhäußer and Gotthelf Stein and became an important center for livestock trade in Bavaria. Operations ended in 2004 after more than a century of continuous use.
The Kälberhalle with its three-aisle basilica layout and arched iron roof shows how industrial buildings were designed in early 1900s Germany. Such tall, open interiors were built to handle large numbers of animals efficiently.
The complex is located in Augsburg's Textile Quarter along Proviantbachstraße and is easily accessible on foot. Many buildings are not open to the public, but sections can be seen during guided tours or special events.
The Dierig Textile Works company now owns the site and plans to transform the Kälberhalle into a space for art exhibitions and cultural events. This conversion shows how historic industrial buildings in Augsburg are being given new purpose.
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