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Bird s-eye view of Krupps works, Essen, Germany, 1876
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Bird s-eye view of Krupps works, Essen, Germany, 1876
Bird s-eye view of Krupps works, Essen, Germany, 1876. In 1826, aged only 14, Alfred Krupp (1812-1887) took over the steel-making factory founded by his father Friedrich. He made a fortune supplying steel rails to the expanding German railway network and cannon to the army. At the time of the Franco-Prussian War, Krupps company was known as the Arsenal of the Reich and by the time of Alfreds death the firm employed some 40, 000 people
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This print captures a bird's-eye view of Krupp's works in Essen, Germany, back in 1876. The image showcases the sprawling industrial complex that Alfred Krupp took over from his father at the young age of 14. Under his leadership, the steel-making factory flourished and became renowned for supplying steel rails to the expanding German railway network and cannons to the army. During the Franco-Prussian War, Krupp's company earned its reputation as the Arsenal of the Reich, solidifying its importance in armaments production. By the time of Alfred's death, this formidable firm employed an impressive workforce of around 40,000 individuals. The photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era when manufacturing was booming and chimneys billowed with smoke. It depicts not only a physical structure but also represents concepts such as trade, industry, war machinery production, and pollution associated with industrialization. Located in Essen within Germany's Ruhr region – known for its iron and steel industry – these buildings symbolize both progress and power during the 19th century. This wood engraving provides us with an aerial perspective that allows us to appreciate their scale and significance within this bustling country. Preserved by Oxford Science Archive and now available through Heritage Images collection curated by Print Collector1, this historic print serves as a testament to Alfred Krupp's entrepreneurial spirit while reminding us of an important chapter in Germany's industrial history.
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