Ancienne fabrique Rolland de plâtre et de chaux

Ancienne fabrique Rolland de plâtre et de chaux

Still smelling faintly of horses, the abandoned plaster mill at Caire, France, was constructed in 1896, expanded in 1930, abandoned shortly thereafter, and listed as a historical monument in 1996.

The abandoned plaster mill at Caire, France, still smells faintly of horses. The building was constructed in 1896 and expanded in 1930. Although it was abandoned soon after its expansion, it was recognized as an historical monument in 1996. Producing plaster, it was one of the rare mills powered by animals.

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Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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