Technisches Denkmal Gaswerk Neustadt (Dosse)
The gasworks, commissioned in 1903, is still fully equipped with the technology of gas production at the start of production. An exhibition on the history of the gas works and on gas-powered household appliances (ovens, refrigerators, bathtubs, old gas meters) enriches the unique sight, because in Europe, apart from this, there is only a museum of this kind in Greece.
The small municipal gasworks offers a contrast to the Brandenburg State Stud opposite. From 1903 onwards, so-called luminous gas was produced here, which was used in lighting fixtures. Even though the introduction of electricity was already in the starting blocks, the small gasworks remained in operation until 1980 and its capacity was even expanded in 1960. The gas was obtained in a complex and complex process by so-called "dry distillation". With the expansion of the long-distance gas networks in the GDR, the gasworks finally became superfluous, especially since its efficiency was relatively low and working conditions were very poor.
You don't have to be a gas expert to enjoy the technically and architecturally remarkable small ensemble, which is explained in the guided tours in an expert and generally understandable way. A special exhibition on the Spiegelberg mirror manufactory can be seen in one room.
You can even see original mirrors from Neustadt (Dosse).
The exhibition provides insights into the art of glass and mirror making in the 17th century and the settlement of the Huguenots.
Other sights in Neustadt are the listed classicist railway station building, the district on the Dosse arms with former mills and about three kilometres outside the city the technology collection in the former Hohenofen paper factory. A day trip to Neustadt is therefore absolutely worthwhile! For the guests bicycles are available for rent.
The small municipal gasworks offers a contrast to the Brandenburg State Stud opposite. From 1903 onwards, so-called luminous gas was produced here, which was used in lighting fixtures. Even though the introduction of electricity was already in the starting blocks, the small gasworks remained in operation until 1980 and its capacity was even expanded in 1960. The gas was obtained in a complex and complex process by so-called "dry distillation". With the expansion of the long-distance gas networks in the GDR, the gasworks finally became superfluous, especially since its efficiency was relatively low and working conditions were very poor.
You don't have to be a gas expert to enjoy the technically and architecturally remarkable small ensemble, which is explained in the guided tours in an expert and generally understandable way. A special exhibition on the Spiegelberg mirror manufactory can be seen in one room.
You can even see original mirrors from Neustadt (Dosse).
The exhibition provides insights into the art of glass and mirror making in the 17th century and the settlement of the Huguenots.
Other sights in Neustadt are the listed classicist railway station building, the district on the Dosse arms with former mills and about three kilometres outside the city the technology collection in the former Hohenofen paper factory. A day trip to Neustadt is therefore absolutely worthwhile! For the guests bicycles are available for rent.