INDUSTRIANA

The 'Usine des Eaux de Saint-Clair' at Lyon started pumping drinking water for the town in 1856, with three large Cornish Pumps, manufactured in Le Creusot by the Schneider Company.  Nowadays, only one pump is left and preserved as a historical monument.

The white marble from the Macael quarries, exploited since Roman times, is present in countless monuments throughout history, such as Itálica, La Alhambra, the Palacio del Escorial, or the Royal Palace. The stonemasons / artisans of Macael have been transmitting their knowledge from father to son, without interruption, at least since the 9th century. Currently Macael and its area of influence make up a cluster specialized in stone, internationally recognized.

“La Rajoleta” Ceramic Museum, formerly known as Hijo de Jaime Pujol i Bausis Ceramic Factory, was a point of reference in the ceramics production in Catalonia and one of the most important Modernist factories. Visitors can see five different types of kilns and follow the evolution of the ceramic industry through several finished products

Why joining Industriana?

For sites, museums, private collections, organisations and private companies wishing to promote the industrial heritage they cherish, the benefits of an Industriana label are considerable, and they include: