Reg.Nr. 85-F/23

Tanneries, Maringues

More than 30 young people worked at weekends and during holidays to help to restore the building. In 1982, young people came from all over France and from abroad, for one month. The building serves now as museum and exhibition centre. Timber work restoration: frame and floors.
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Project details

Title:Tanneries, Maringues
Entr. year: 1985
Result:Diploma
Country: France
Town: Marinuges (Auvergne)
Category type: architectural heritage
Notes:
Building type/ Project type: industrial heritage
Former use:Tanneries
Actual use:Museum, exhibition centre
The Jury's citation: "Pour Ia vigoureuse restauration, realisee avec l'aide de jeunes volontaires, d'une tannerie faisant partie d'un groupe unique mais delabre, maintenant convertie en musee des tanneurs et centre d'exposition"
GPS:45°55'12.2"N 3°19'48.5"E

Description:
More than 30 young people worked at weekends and during holidays to help to restore the building. In 1982, young people came from all over France and from abroad, for one month. The building serves now as museum and exhibition centre. Timber work restoration: frame and floors.