Usine Leroy, Historic wallpaper factory in Saint-Fargeau-Ponthierry, France.
The industrial complex features a notable 26-color printing machine that produced decorative wallpapers through advanced manufacturing techniques of the time period.
Founded in 1842 by Louis-Isidore Leroy in Paris, the factory relocated to Saint-Fargeau-Ponthierry in 1912 under the architectural guidance of Paul Friesé.
The factory site now houses 'Les 26 couleurs' cultural center, which opened in 2011 to showcase artistic events and preserve industrial heritage.
The former industrial site maintains both the original factory buildings and adjacent worker housing areas, demonstrating the complete industrial planning of the era.
The factory's 26-color printing machine gained recognition at the 1878 World's Fair for its capability to print multiple colors simultaneously on wallpaper.
Location: Saint-Fargeau-Ponthierry
Architects: Paul Friesé
GPS coordinates: 48.53640,2.54540
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
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