Step into the past. Here before us stands the Trockenstadel der ehemaligen Ziegelei. This isn’t just a shed. It’s a relic. A silent witness to Munich’s industrial past.
Imagine the scene. The year is 1964. The Josef Haid brickworks shuts down. Its machinery remains. The Trockenstadel the drying shed stands filled with brick. Each brick a testament to countless hours of work.
This Trockenstadel is more than just a building. It’s one of the last remaining structures of Munich’s brickmaking industry. A reminder of a once thriving trade. The city council recognized its value. In 2010 they decided to preserve it. The building became a municipal asset in 2014.
The Trockenstadel’s interior is a fascinating blend of history and industry. Narrow-gauge railway tracks run through it. A small diesel locomotive sits on these tracks along with wagons. They carried the bricks. The air would have been thick with the scent of clay. The sounds of clanking metal. The rhythmic thump of machinery.
Now look closely. See the wooden racks? They once held thousands of bricks. Wet bricks. Slowly drying in the Bavarian air. The process would take time. Patience was vital in the brickmaking business.
Two rooms within the Trockenstadel recreate the living quarters of the brickmakers. Imagine these lives. The harsh work. The simple joys. The stories passed down through generations. These details offer a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people.
The Trockenstadel forms part of a larger ensemble. This includes the machinery building. Informative signs are displayed here. They explain details such as the role of Italian workers and women in the brickyards. This ensemble aims to bring to life the history of brickmaking in Munich.
So next time you see a brick building think of this place. Think of the Trockenstadel der ehemaligen Ziegelei. Think of the skilled hands that shaped the clay. Think of the legacy they left behind. This Trockenstadel is a testament to their labor and artistry. It’s a story whispered in the brick. A story worth preserving.