My site Heusden-Zolder

The mining site of Zolder is the silent witness of what once was one of the most thriving industries in Limburg. The mining operation in Zolder started in 1923. When the mine closed its doors in 1992, it marked the end of the last mine in the Benelux. Several important buildings of the former mine site have been protected as monuments since 1993. Most of these have already found a different purpose. The former bathhouse contains a cafeteria and is now the Center for Sustainable Building. It serves as a permanent information center for ecological and sustainable building techniques. The administrative main building has retained its old function, albeit for various enterprises, including a thrift shop. The former hoisting building, owned by the municipal administration, has been under renovation since 2011 and has been aptly named "De Verdieping." Here, adult education (CVO) will find its home, alongside several private initiatives.

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