Around 1900, one of the first power plants in the region was built in the former Ermen & Engels cotton mill. The giant turbines, flywheel, generator, large electrical panel and 'electrifying' exhibition show how the power of the Agger River was transformed into electricity.

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July 15, 2018

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LVR Industrial Museum
Ermen & Engels power plant
Engels Square 2
51766 Engelskirchen
industriemuseum-engelskirchen@lvr.de

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Peter D

May 1, 2020

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The old factory of the Engels family was rebuilt.

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