Willa Granzowa

Kawęczyńskie Zakłady Cegielniane Kazimierza Granzowa was a brick production facility with the villa serving as its administrative and residential center at the intersection of Strażacka and Chełmżyńska streets. The complex sat near the Warsaw-Terespol railway line, which provided convenient access for moving goods.

Built between 1888 and 1890, the complex became one of Warsaw's leading brick manufacturers producing high-quality ceramic goods. Operations continued until 1991, giving the facility over a century of continuous production.

The villa reflects how factory owners lived alongside their production facilities during the industrial era. The building shows the connection between commerce and residential life that shaped the Warsaw districts of that time.

The site is located in the Rembertów area at Chełmżyńska 165, making it relatively accessible thanks to proximity to public transport. Visitors should know that the original structure no longer exists since it was demolished years later.

The villa was officially registered as a Polish cultural heritage site in 1989, yet it faced significant deterioration in the following decades. Its eventual demolition in 2014 highlighted the ongoing challenge of preserving industrial buildings in rapidly changing cities.