Wschodni II shaft complex, Industrial heritage site and headframe in Katowice, Poland.
Wschodni II shaft complex is an industrial coal extraction facility in Katowice featuring a tall steel headframe and accompanying operational buildings. The structure demonstrates the technical infrastructure required to support underground mining operations.
The shaft complex was built between 1913 and 1921 and formed part of the Kleofas Coal Mine during Poland's industrial growth period. It played a key role in developing the regional coal mining sector.
The shaft complex reflects the mining heritage of Silesia, where the coal industry shaped the identity and work culture of local communities. Visitors can see how such structures were central to daily life and the region's economic foundation.
The site is located on Bocheński Street in central Katowice and is accessible on foot from the city center. Visitors should be aware that as a protected monument, there may be restrictions on entry or viewing areas.
The headframe is the last remaining structure from the former Kleofas mine and was designated as a protected monument for this reason. This role as a surviving remnant of a complete mining operation makes it an important testimony to local industrial history.
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