Have you ever wondered what fueled the industrial heart of Augsburg? Standing right in front of you is the Kesselhaus, a monument to a bygone era. This building, constructed in 1915, once served as the steam engine room for the entire Gaswerk Augsburg, which supplied gas to the city for decades. Imagine the colossal steam boilers, roaring with the heat needed to power this industrial giant.
The Kesselhaus housed three massive double-fired boilers that burned coke to generate steam. These boilers were later replaced in 1962 by three more efficient “Panther” steam boilers. There was a 30-meter high chimney on the side of the building, but it was replaced by three chimneys on the roof. Before the Kesselhaus stood silent, it provided the steam needed for the water gas plant, the steam locomotive, the heating of the gas tanks, and other industrial processes.
In the heart of the industrial revolution, the Kesselhaus played a vital role, providing the lifeblood for the Gaswerk Augsburg. Its grand building stands as a reminder of a time when steam powered the city and fuel for industry was a crucial factor in people’s lives. Even though it is no longer in operation, the Kesselhaus remains a fascinating relic of Augsburg’s industrial past.