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Frenckell Paper Mill in Tampere

Frenckell Paper Mill in Tampere

The Frenckell paper mill was located along Tammerkoski (Tammer rapids) in Tampere, Finland. Built in 1842, it was Finland’s first continuous paper mill.

Paper was produced on the site as far back as 1783, when paper was made by hands with rags.

Original Photograph

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Restored Photograph

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Photo Information

Original photo courtesy of the Finnish Heritage Agency
Photographer: Unknown - From the collection of Greta and Väinö Krohn + Nikolai Kaario
Year: late 1800s

Link to original photo here


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