The building was built in 1873-74 and it started as a wool spinning mill. From 1919 the same building was used as a cannery, and in the early 1930 the production of chairs began in this same building.
When the World War II started, Georg Fjellberg was a blacksmith in this building, and he was arrested and executed by the Germans for concealing weapons.
After the war, various activities took place in the building: clog factory and fruit warehouse among others.
Around 1990 the townhall bought the building and restored it for cultural purposes.
Architecture and heritage
Spinneriet cultural centre at Hjelmeland
The spinning mill is an old industrial building with a versatile history. Nowadays it is used for cultural purposes after its renovation in the 90s.
© Hans Widerøe
Contact
- Address:
- Hjelmelandsvågen
- 4130 Hjelmeland
- Phone:
- 51 75 70 00
- Email:
- Website:
- www.hjelmeland.kommune.no
Facilities
- Parking: