A hidden gem of Spain's industrial past: San Antonio Flour Factory

The San Antonio Flour Factory, located in Medina de Rioseco, Valladolid, Spain, offers a glimpse into the region's industrial history. The factory, built in 1852, benefited from the completion of the Castile Channel (1849) and the arrival of the railway to Valladolid (1864). Afterwards, cilindros estriados were installed to replace its original stone mills. The factory was given cultural heritage status as a monument on February 28, 2008. The factory underwent a reform in 1912 and was equipped with modern machinery.

In 1914, the factory experienced a surge in exports due to Spain's neutrality in the First World War. The current production system was implemented in 1944, designed by the Swiss firm Daverio. Now, the factory carries various products, including flour, tercerilla, fourth part, and salvado de hoja (leaf salvage). The machinery, installed in 1944, covers the main attraction of the factory. Please note that since the writing of this content, the factory no longer produces flour.

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