Cartiera Vita-Meyer, Industrial archaeology site in Cairate, Italy.
The Cartiera Vita-Meyer is a paper mill in Cairate that stretches along the Olona River. The complex includes several buildings with machinery and facilities that were used for manufacturing and processing paper.
The mill was founded in 1899 and grew steadily over the following decades. It became a major industrial operation until production gradually declined after the mid-1900s.
The site reflects how industrial work shaped the region's development, with the factory serving as a major employer for local families over many decades. The preserved machinery and buildings show the skills and methods that workers used in their daily production.
The site is currently undergoing restoration and is not freely accessible to the public. Visitors interested in exploring the grounds should contact local authorities beforehand to check if visits are possible.
During World War II, the factory operated under government control while its Jewish owners fled to Switzerland. The family's experience reflects a significant chapter in the region's wartime history.
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