The Cobalt Mines (Blaafarvevaerket), Åmot
A major ongoing restoration (since 1968) of large cobalt mines and 18th century cobalt factory. More than 30 buildings involved, spread over a large area. The restored site is a museum and one of the best visited national monuments of Norway. All planning and restoration works ...
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Project details
Title: | The Cobalt Mines (Blaafarvevaerket), Åmot |
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Entr. year: | 1986 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | Norway |
Town: | Åmot near Modum |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Notes: | Restoration ongoing since 1968 |
Building type/ Project type: | industrial heritage |
Former use: | Cobalt mine and cobalt plant |
Actual use: | Museum |
Built: | 18th century |
Architect / Proj.leader: | |
The Jury's citation: | "For the preservation of more than thirty late 18th century buildings on the site of the former cobalt mines and factory, to form a museum and national park" |
Web, Links: | www.blaa.no/?lang=2 |
Description:
A major ongoing restoration (since 1968) of large cobalt mines and 18th century cobalt factory. More than 30 buildings involved, spread over a large area. The restored site is a museum and one of the best visited national monuments of Norway. All planning and restoration works have been carried out by the Blaafarvevaerket Foundation.
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