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How did Ottakring, here in Vienna, transform from a tranquil village of Bavarian settlers into this bustling district? It’s a fascinating story. Imagine a time, centuries ago, when this area was a patchwork of forests and fields. Ottakring was a small village, nestled on the slopes of Gallitzinberg. Life was simple, centered around the Ottakringer Bach, a now-vanished creek. Ottakring’s peaceful existence was shattered in 1683 during the Battle of Vienna. The village was completely destroyed. Ottakring rose from the ashes, rebuilt closer to Vienna. The 19th century brought a wave of change. The emperor’s decree to merge surrounding villages with Vienna led to Ottakring’s incorporation in 1892. It became the 16th district, a blend of Ottakring and another village, Neulerchenfeld. New industries flocked to the area, a tobacco factory on Thaliastrasse being one of them. The population exploded, reaching over 177,000 by 1910. Ottakring became a district of workers, its streets lined with both factories and Gemeindebauten, the community housing projects aimed at accommodating the influx of people. The echoes of the past, of its rural beginnings and rapid industrialization, still resonate in Ottakring’s streets today.

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