Press- und Hammerwerk Ost, Industriedenkmal in Essen
Press- und Hammerwerk Ost is an industrial hall built between 1915 and 1917 in Essen, constructed of brick and steel. The structure features three interior sections with exposed steel beams and tall brick walls that once held large pressing and hammering machines for metal fabrication.
Constructed between 1915 and 1917 as part of the Krupp cast steel factory, it was designed for metal processing. In 1929, the world's largest hydraulic press at that time with 15,000 tons of force was installed here, though it was removed to Yugoslavia after World War II and never returned.
The name reflects the pressing and hammering operations that defined work here in earlier decades. The exposed steel framework and thick brick walls still convey the strength and permanence that industrial workers valued in their workplace.
The building is located at the edge of the Krupp complex in an area with modern parking facilities. The exterior is accessible for viewing the facade and structure, though you should check ahead for opening times and guided tour availability if you wish to explore the interior.
The hydraulic press installed here in 1929 was the world's largest at that time, capable of exerting 15,000 tons of force to shape metal. This machine represented technological advancement and Krupp's ambitions, but after the war it was transported to Yugoslavia where it never operated again.
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