The Kauttua Ironworks Are Combined with Tasty Experiences at Makeistamo
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The Old Kauttua - near water power The Old Kauttua was born during a period of over 320 years around the refinement of iron and paper. However, Kauttua was a notable residential area already a thousand years ago, evidenced by e.g. Luistari, the largest examined Viking cemetery in the Nordic countries. In the 16th century, before iron manufacturing began, the rapids of Eurajoki River that flows through Kauttua powered grain mills. The owner of milling rights and rapids, Baron Lorenz Creutz, had familiarised himself with iron manufacturing in Central Europe. Creutz was the Governor of the Turku and Pori provinces as well as the Mining Counsellor of Finland. As there was plenty of wood available in the nearby forests for the burning of coal and peasants could be hired to work alongside smiths, all prerequisites to manu- facture iron were fulfilled. In 1689, the Mining and Metallurgy Superin- tendent’s Office granted Creutz the privilege to establish ironworks. A blast furnace was never built in Kauttua but iron was first delivered from Teijo and later from Sweden as pig iron. A trip hammer, built next to the wrought From iron hammer, assisted in the making of thin bars and nails. Other products were for example crowbars, chains and horse shoes. to paper and Antti Ahlström, a business man from Satakunta, bought the Kauttua iron- works in 1873. At the end of the century packaging when the manufacturing technology of iron became outdated in Kauttua and the markets became tougher, ironwork Later, iron was obtained from Leine- activities deteriorated. His own agri- peri in Kullaa for forging in Kauttua. cultural production started to generate After Creutz, ironworks activities were more income than iron manufacturing. continued under the leaderships of the Woodworking industry was developed Timm and Falck families. Production alongside iron manufacturing in the be- was at its largest in the middle of the ginning of the 20th century, first sawing 19th century, when Kauttua was the activities and then various forms of pa- leading manufacturer of wrought iron. per refinement. The long history of the ironworks 1689 Ironworks were established along the Kauttua rapids. Sawing, initiated after the iron- works, did not take off. 1907 A paper factory was established and, after being expanded several times, it is still the largest employer. (Currently Jujo Thermal Oy and Ahlstrom Tampere Oy). 1937 Package manufacturing began right next to the paper factory. This unit was referred to as the refinery, and Euran Paperi, as it was then called, was soon moved to its current location. 1989 Industrial activities had been practised for 300 years. The old ironworks village opened more and more to the people who came from outside the ironworks area. Cooperation between the munici- pality of Eura, the industry and other quarters de- veloped the environment and tourism. Pyhäjärvi Institute was founded in the area. In the 1990s, incorporation of the industry was carried out. A new unit, Finnish-Japanese manu- facturer of thermal paper (Jujo Thermal Oy) was established in 1992. The packaging factory was turned under new management in the turn of the millennium. (Amcor Flexibles Finland Oy and A&R Carton Oy). There has been phased implementation of Kaut- tua’s environment and tourism plans. Cultural history coloured by red ochre The village road of Sepäntie Fire Brigade’s House Sepäntie, a road already known in the In 1916, building engineer Arthur late Middle Ages, has been significant Fagerholm created the blueprints for in the shaping of the Kauttua milieu. the WPK house, or the Fire Brigade’s Rows of old red ochre houses frame House, located in Mikolanmäki. The the road. The houses, still in residential house was the focal point of the fac- use, date from the 19th century and tory community’s social life. It currently some structures date even from the functions as an event venue. 18th century. Mikolanmäki The old sawmill Mikolanmäki houses labourers’ dwell- The sawmill, built on the shore of the ings, completed in 1920. Compared to river in the turn of the 20th century, has the dwellings on Sepäntie, these build- been used as an exhibition area for ings are more spacious and they are events in the recent years. A wooden surrounded by a yard. water chute lines the side of this well- preserved building. Chapters of history can be seen in the environment The development of manufacturing in Kauttua is evidenced by buildings and structures in the en- vironment. Only vaults remain from the initial stages of the ironworks and they are located inside the granaries of the so-called central building. Of the manufacturing buildings only the coal storage dating from 1876 is still standing. On the contrary, smiths’ dwellings along Sepäntie, the road dating from the Middle Ages, have been preserved well. In the times of the ironwork manor house The first main building of the ironworks was completed in the 1780s. Parts of its cellar proba- bly form the foundation of the next main building, completed in 1802. The yellow ironworks manor house, the current Kauttua Club, is located be- tween Sepäntie and dismantled wrought hammer workshops. Gable wings were added to this neo- classical building in the 1820s. The nearby clock tower also dates from the same period. Agriculture replaced hammering Kauttua Club The ironworks manor house that ini- tially functioned as the owner’s resi- dence was the area’s most significant building in the times of iron produc- tion. Now, there is a presentable res- taurant and a unique hotel. The Club’s beautiful banquet halls and decoration that respects the olden times create an extraordinary framework for vari- ous parties and events. Even the sto- ries about the Privy Councillor’s and the White Maiden’s ghosts walking In the agricultural times around the manor cannot tar the idyl- The agricultural buildings from the lic atmosphere. early 20th century are located op- posite Kauttua Club, on the other side of Sepäntie: residential buildings Pehtoori and Renkipirtti, agricultural labourers’ residential building Kyöpeli, the stable, wheel hut, granary and the milk hut. In the beginning of the 20th century, The clock tower in the Club’s park Kyöpeli offered accommodation for area is unique in Finland. The bottom rural people. Since then, the build- part of the building functioned as the ing has housed for example a bak- manor’s firewood shed and the clock ing room and a post office. Currently, only had the hour hand. Nowadays, Kyöpeli is a summer café. the building’s exhibition space is open Nowadays, some of the buildings are sporadically during the summer. in private use. 20 HOTEL KUNTOSALI 6 1 FALCKINTIE KAUTTUA TAITEILIJAKOTI TUISKA 8 ALVAR AALLON TIE VILLA AALTO 23 PEHTOORI 7 OMPELIMO LUVALAHDENTIE 2 PALOKUNNANTALO 5 TERASSITALO TALLINMÄKI 9 11 HALLITALO CREUTZINTIE KUNTOLANTIE UUSI RIVI VANHA RIVI FLEMING GRÖNROOS PITKÄ RIVI KAFFARI SEURAKUNTAKOTI MÄNTYLÄ VARKAUDENMÄENTIE KYÖPELI 10 TIMMINTIE MIKOLANMÄENTIE SEPÄNTIE SEPÄNTIE SEPÄNTIE 14 VILLA AHLSTRÖM TENNISKENTTÄ 3 JOKISAUNA 13 KAUTTUAN KLUBI KELLOTAPULI TAMMENSILLANTIE MYLLYSILLANTIE 4 ALINEN KOSKI 12 VANHA SAHA 15 RANTASAUNA ALINEN KOSKI EURAJOKI PYHÄJÄRVI VOIMA- PYHÄJÄRVI LAITOS PAPERITEHDAS 16 PYHÄJÄRVI-TEATTERI 18 LINNA- - VUORI Kauttuan 17 TEHDASMUSEO TEHTAANTIE Ruukinpuisto 19 MAKEISTAMO 1. Kuntosali 5. Terassitalo 9. Tallinmäki eurankunnonkoti.fi ahlstrominruukit.fi An event Square lined by the “Home of well being”. The terraced house is stable and old agricultural Wellness Center and Gym. designed by Alvar Aalto. buildings. 2. Palokunnantalo 6. Taiteilijakoti Tuiska 10. Kyöpeli Former Fire Brigade House. annettejuusela.fi Summer cafe and tourist info. Private use. Annette Juusela’s home atelier. Open upon request. 11. Hallitalo 3. Jokisauna ja DesingPesula ahlstrominruukit.fi jokisauna.fi 7. Ompelupalvelu Pirjo Aro Merchants’ hall from 1920’s. Designed by Alvar Aalto. Cafe, ompelupirjoaro.com sauna and design shop. Sewing services. 12. Vanha Saha An old sawmill and a bridge. 4. Alinen koski 8. Villa Aalto Old ruins of mills next to the ahlstrominruukit.fi 13. Kauttuan Klubi old stone bridge, Myllysilta. Designed by Alvar Aalto. ahlstrominruukit.fi 20 HOTEL KUNTOSALI 6 1 FALCKINTIE KAUTTUA TAITEILIJAKOTI TUISKA 8 ALVAR AALLON TIE VILLA AALTO 7 OMPELIMO LUVALAHDENTIE 2 PALOKUNNANTALO 5 TERASSITALO TALLINMÄKI 9 11 HALLITALO MAITO- CREUTZINTIE KUNTOLANTIE UUSI RIVI VANHA RIVI FLEMING GRÖNROOS PITKÄ RIVI KAFFARI KOPPI 22 SEURAKUNTAKOTI MÄNTYLÄ VARKAUDENMÄENTIE KYÖPELI 10 TIMMINTIE MIKOLANMÄENTIE SEPÄNTIE SEPÄNTIE SEPÄNTIE 14 VILLA AHLSTRÖM TENNISKENTTÄ 3 JOKISAUNA 13 KAUTTUAN KLUBI KELLOTAPULI TAMMENSILLANTIE MYLLYSILLANTIE 4 ALINEN KOSKI 12 VANHA SAHA 15 RANTASAUNA ALINEN KOSKI EURAJOKI PYHÄJÄRVI VOIMA- PYHÄJÄRVI LAITOS PAPERITEHDAS 16 PYHÄJÄRVI-TEATTERI 18 LINNA- - VUORI Kauttuan 17 TEHDASMUSEO TEHTAANTIE21 KIRPPUTORI PEHTOORI Ruukinpuisto 19 MAKEISTAMO Map of the ironworks area Neoclassical Manor House 16. Pyhäjärvi-teatteri Locally produced sweets for offers restaurant and pyhajarviteatteri.fi sale in an old refurnished barn accommodation services. Covered summer theatre. designed by J. S. Sirén. 14. Villa Ahlström, 17. Tehdasmuseo 20. Hotel Kauttua Pyhäjärvi-instituutti eura.fi/kulttuuri hotelkauttua.fi pyhajarvi-instituutti.fi The fascinating history of A small apartment hotel in the Villa Ahlström, former home Kauttua’s factories is revealed unique industrial environment. of the factory director. to visitors in a fun way. Nowadays functions as 21. Kirpputori Pehtoori Pyhäjärvi-Institute. 18. Linnavuori Flea market. eura.fi/kulttuuri 15. Rantasauna A hill fort. Back in the iron ages 22. Maitokoppi ahlstrominruukit.fi the villagers used it as a refuge. Exhibitions during summer. Traditional log-house sauna by Lake Pyhäjärvi can be 19. Makeistamo 23. Pehtoori reserved for groups. makeistamo.fi Private house and beauty salon. Paper industry began the golden era of Kauttua Ahlström Corporation decided in 1905 to estab- lish a wood grinding workshop and a paper mill in Kauttua. The building and its machinery were ready in the turn of the years 1907-1908.