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Münster District
Ruhr RegionThomas Converter on the Culture Island, Phoenix Lake
DiscoverPlaces to seeLakesGermanyNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Münster District
Ruhr RegionThomas Converter on the Culture Island, Phoenix Lake
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Thomas Converter on the Culture Island, Phoenix Lake
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Michael
June 7, 2017
Cycling
The Thomas converter, colloquially known as the Thomas Pear, is a remnant of the former steelworks that once stood on the site of what is now Phoenix Lake. The Thomas Pear now stands on the so-called Culture Island in the lake. Various events are planned to take place here. From the island, which is set slightly in front of the lake, visitors have a good view of the harbor and the lake area.
Several benches offer the opportunity to take a break.
Several benches offer the opportunity to take a break.
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•Alex von Bühren
October 3, 2017
Hiking
Thomas converter from the Hörde boiler works, dating from 1954. In use at the Thomas steelworks Phoenix-East until 1964. The Thomas converter is 7 meters high and weighs 64 tons.
The Thomas process (or "Thomas process") is a method for producing steel and was named after the British metallurgist Sidney Thomas (1850–1885). The steel produced in this way is called Thomas steel.
The Thomas process (or "Thomas process") is a method for producing steel and was named after the British metallurgist Sidney Thomas (1850–1885). The steel produced in this way is called Thomas steel.
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January 4, 2017
Hiking
Kulturinsel is a little island hosting regular art and music events at the southwest corner of the man-made Phoenix Lake, created 2010 by filling water into the hole left by excavating the contaminated soil of the removed Phoenix Steel factory which occupied this site since 1840. Connected to the Harbor Promenade with a permanent bridge framed by the artsy Corten Steel gate, the island is also the permanent exhibit of the Thomasbirne, or Thomas Converter, which was used here until 1964 to refine and pour molten steel into moulds.
For upcoming events and news about the Kulturinsel, check phoemag.de/tag/kulturinsel
For upcoming events and news about the Kulturinsel, check phoemag.de/tag/kulturinsel
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