Wallonie

Verviers

Pepinster

Former cloth manufactory (Soiron Centre 32)

Wallonie

Former cloth manufactory (Soiron Centre 32)

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Former cloth manufactory (Soiron Centre 32)

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Location: Pepinster, Verviers, Liège, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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July 28, 2024

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Built in the 18th century, the spacious property once housed a cloth factory. In the past, the villagers derived their main income from agriculture, but also from crafts such as nail making or wool processing. The base of the building is grouted with a purple-colored mortar that is characteristic of the region. This so-called "molèye" mortar consists of a mixture of lime and iron filings, probably from the polishing of gun barrels.
Source: Une publication de la Maison des Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie

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Bernd 🌲🦌🍄🥾

July 28, 2024

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The right gable has an arched opening with an 18th century keystone. The initials T.M. and the year "1738" are still engraved on the lintel of the entrance door. The bricks, sandstone and limestone used for the foundation are materials that come from the immediate vicinity of the village.
Source: Une publication de la Maison des Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie

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An 🇧🇪

March 10, 2025

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This large building marks the corner of the village square with its presence. The building expresses its identity through its volume and the many high windows divided over the three floors of the two street walls. The spacious house was built in the 18th century and once housed a cloth factory.

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