Kolonia Wysockiego, Workers housing settlement in Janów-Nikiszowiec district, Katowice, Poland
Kolonia Wysockiego is a workers housing settlement in Janów-Nikiszowiec located between Nikiszowiec and Giszowiec neighborhoods. The area comprises multi-family brick houses and prefabricated buildings arranged along Braci Woźniaków and Kulika streets.
The settlement emerged during the 1940s and 1950s to provide housing for workers at the Wieczorek Coal Mine. Early structures reflected traditional Silesian architectural styles and formed the foundation of the neighborhood.
The settlement carries the nickname 'Korea', which emerged during its construction period and reflects how local residents perceived world events. This name remains part of the neighborhood's identity today and tells of a specific moment in the place's story.
The area offers basic amenities including grocery stores, bakeries, and automotive parts shops for daily needs. A municipal kindergarten and other local services make the neighborhood accessible for families.
The development combines Finnish-style houses from the early 1950s with later prefabricated blocks. This mix showcases different phases of urban development across a single settlement.
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