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verla groundwood and board mill


states: [finland]

category: cultural

year: 1996

location: Municipalities of Jaala and Valkeala, Region of Kymenlaakso, Province of Southern Finland

region: Europe and North America

latitude/longitude: 61.0619400000, 26.6408300000

Verla Groundwood And Board Mill

The Verla Groundwood and Board Mill, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Finland, is a well-preserved 19th-century industrial village centered around a pioneering pulp mill. Featuring red-brick buildings, machinery, and workers’ homes, it reflects the rise of Finland’s paper industry. This site offers a glimpse into early industrial heritage and rural life.

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