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HISTORIA 1
Strömsbruk’s history 1
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As early as 1672 the iron-works in Ströms Bruk received it’s royal privileges. Hans Behm set up a tilt-hammer at an old sawmill site and the rest, as they say, is history.
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By the end of the 17th century the works got into financial troubles and the notorious money lender Johan Lohe took over the business.
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Lohe died in 1700. In the beginning of that century access to coal was scarce so the former smelter closed down but two hammers remained.
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In 1787 the Tersmeden family took over ownership and another hammer was established. Business was booming and the ironworks finally saw its peak in 1888.
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In 1889 however, the iron epoque came to an end – the new focus was on the forest industry.
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