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1. Potential of Former Mill Race Corridors for Urban Regeneration Strategies—A Case Study from Podolínec in Prešov Region (Slovakia).

Author

Illes, Juraj, Kristianova, Katarina, Joklova, Viera, and Shayegani, Aida

Subjects
GREEN infrastructure, GOVERNMENT ownership, HISTORICAL source material, ENVIRONMENTAL quality, CULTURAL property
Abstract

In the past, mill races were part of the urban structure of many towns in Slovakia. As regulated and artificially created waterways, they served to drive mills, rollers, or hammers. With the use of new sources of energy, they lost their functions, and most of them were dried, filled, or buried underground. In our research, we examine the former mill race corridor in Podolínec (Prešov region, Slovakia) and its potential to contribute to urban regeneration strategies. The research steps included the following, namely 1. Identification of the route of the mill race corridor according to historical sources, 2. survey of its current state and its spatial preservation in the urban structure, 3. evaluation of the possibilities of its new uses, which could increase the quality and attractiveness of urban public spaces. The research results show that the fragments of the corridor of the extinct mill race are still identifiable in the urban fabric, and in the cadaster, they are in public ownership and suitable for new uses. The fragments of the corridor of the extinct mill race in Podolínec represent a potential for strengthening the blue and green infrastructure, pedestrian and cycling greenways, and a potential for the presentation of cultural heritage values, which could contribute to the improvement of the qualities of the urban environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2024
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2. Potential of Former Mill Race Corridors for Urban Regeneration Strategies—A Case Study from Podolínec in Prešov Region (Slovakia)

Author

Juraj Illes, Katarina Kristianova, Viera Joklova, and Aida Shayegani

Subjects
mill race, blue and green infrastructure, greenways, cultural heritage, urban regeneration strategies, urban streams, Agriculture
Abstract

In the past, mill races were part of the urban structure of many towns in Slovakia. As regulated and artificially created waterways, they served to drive mills, rollers, or hammers. With the use of new sources of energy, they lost their functions, and most of them were dried, filled, or buried underground. In our research, we examine the former mill race corridor in Podolínec (Prešov region, Slovakia) and its potential to contribute to urban regeneration strategies. The research steps included the following, namely 1. Identification of the route of the mill race corridor according to historical sources, 2. survey of its current state and its spatial preservation in the urban structure, 3. evaluation of the possibilities of its new uses, which could increase the quality and attractiveness of urban public spaces. The research results show that the fragments of the corridor of the extinct mill race are still identifiable in the urban fabric, and in the cadaster, they are in public ownership and suitable for new uses. The fragments of the corridor of the extinct mill race in Podolínec represent a potential for strengthening the blue and green infrastructure, pedestrian and cycling greenways, and a potential for the presentation of cultural heritage values, which could contribute to the improvement of the qualities of the urban environment.

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2024
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3. Traces of former mill races in Krnov: Possibilities of revitalization and interpretation

Author

Ing. arch. Juraj Illéš, Assoc. Prof. Ing. arch. Viera Joklová, PhD., and dr hab. Inż. Agnieszka Jaszczak, prof. UWM

Subjects
mill race, industrial heritage, extinct heritage, urban revitalization, placemaking, Architecture, NA1-9428
Abstract

Mill races were an integral part of many towns in the past. But when they lost their economic importance, they were mostly filled and buried underground. Although we can now find them in their original form in a few cases only, their spatial corridors have often been preserved in the urban structure. The research aims to detect the historical trace of the former mill races in Krnov, a small town in the district of Bruntál in the Moravian-Silesian region of the Czech Republic, and investigate the possibilities of their interpretation and revitalization. The research focuses on the identification of the remnants and traces of the former mill races using historical maps, literary and visual sources, and subsequently on the investigation of the state of their current existence in the urban structure, according to current orthophoto maps, real estate cadastre records, and field research. During the 19th century, the mill race system in Krnov and its surrounds consisted of four mill race channels. Two of them have been preserved with water flow to the present day. The other two mill races were filled. Research shows, however, that the footprint of their corridors is legible in the urban structure even today, and its presentation in new forms could significantly contribute to regenerate the urban fabric and revitalize public spaces. The mill races represent historical and cultural heritage, and the presentation and interpretation of their values, even those that have disappeared, can significantly help increase the quality and attractiveness of urban public spaces for residents and tourists.

Published
2023
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4. Traces of former mill races in Krnov: Possibilities of revitalization and interpretation.

Author

Illéš, Juraj, Joklová, Viera, and Jaszczak, Agnieszka

Abstract

Mill races were an integral part of many towns in the past. But when they lost their economic importance, they were mostly filled and buried underground. Although we can now find them in their original form in a few cases only, their spatial corridors have often been preserved in the urban structure. The research aims to detect the historical trace of the former mill races in Krnov, a small town in the district of Bruntál in the Moravian-Silesian region of the Czech Republic, and investigate the possibilities of their interpretation and revitalization. The research focuses on the identification of the remnants and traces of the former mill races using historical maps, literary and visual sources, and subsequently on the investigation of the state of their current existence in the urban structure, according to current orthophoto maps, real estate cadastre records, and field research. During the 19th century, the mill race system in Krnov and its surrounds consisted of four mill race channels. Two of them have been preserved with water flow to the present day. The other two mill races were filled. Research shows, however, that the footprint of their corridors is legible in the urban structure even today, and its presentation in new forms could significantly contribute to regenerate the urban fabric and revitalize public spaces. The mill races represent historical and cultural heritage, and the presentation and interpretation of their values, even those that have disappeared, can significantly help increase the quality and attractiveness of urban public spaces for residents and tourists. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2023
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5. Changes in river channel pattern as a result of the construction, operation and decommissioning of watermills – the case of the middle reach of the River Liswarta near Krzepice, Poland

Author

Fajer Maria

Subjects
watermill, multi-channel river pattern, old maps, mill race, river liswarta, Environmental sciences, GE1-350
Abstract

Changes in river channel pattern in the middle reach of the River Liswarta and in the lower reaches of its tributaries near Krzepice were analysed, and were related to the construction, operation and decommissioning of watermills. For this purpose, old maps which covered the period from the beginning of the 18th century until the 20th century were used alongside written historical sources. Maps from the first half of the 19th century provided valuable source material. Traces of old mill water systems in the valley floor were analysed on the basis of a numerical terrain model and aerial photographs as well as on the basis of detailed geomorphological mapping. The research made it possible to determine the locations of former mills mentioned in written historical sources and also changes in the course of river channels related to mill construction. It was found that some reaches of the River Liswarta channel and the estuary reach of its tributary River Bieszcza were in fact old mill races. These mill races account for around 31% of the length of the river channel reaches analysed. Analysis of old maps indicated that in the 19th century, the River Liswarta near Krzepice had multiple channels. This development of the River Liswarta channel was not only the result of natural geological, geomorphological and climate conditions, but also the product of watermill construction, since some channels within this network were artificial canals, including mill races. As a result of the construction of mill races, river channel reaches ranging from 1 to 2.5 km in length were shifted. Of the mills studied, as many as 80% ceased to exist in different parts of the period covered by the research. Traces of some of them can still be found in the form of ruins of foundations or of a water system with the remains of hydraulic structures, while some have only left their mark on the river channel pattern.

Published
2018
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6. Les moulins du Clos du Cotentin : contribution à l’étude d’un facteur et indicateur de l’évolution du territoire et de ses contingences naturelles et anthropiques

Author

Benoît Canu

Subjects
lcsh:Fine Arts, river, minoterie, landes, swamps, valley, masse, marais, hydraulique, windmill, Cotentin, paysage, énergie, flour-mill, marshes, chaussée, tower, turquoise, water mill, moulin à marée, hydraulic power, dike, tour, landscape, moulin à vent, vallée, Normandie, Normandy, bief, éolienne, moulin à eau, mill race, lcsh:N, energy, rivière
Abstract

Témoins souvent oubliés d’usages révolus, les moulins qui constellaient les cartes anciennes du Cotentin ont, jusqu’après leur abandon et celui de leur voirie ou de leurs biefs, durablement marqué les paysages. Assis sur leur chaussée, appuyés à la motte castrale ou isolés en fond de vallon, moulins à eau puis minoteries ont rendu méconnaissable le cours initial des rivières jusque dans les estuaires où la topographie façonnée par les moulins à marée n’est plus lisible. Quant aux moulins à vent, indicateurs de milieux jadis plus ouverts (labours laniérés ou landes rases), leur « architecture-machine » animait le relief avec d’autant plus de singularité que des tourelles d’un type primitif, peut-être inventé ici même, y portaient encore au XIXe siècle, d’énigmatiques cages de mouture.The mills which are to be seen scattered over the old maps of the Cotentin Peninsula bear witness to forgotten customs. They left their mark on local landscapes even after they had been abandoned and the roads leading to them were no longer frequented. Whether they were simple water-mills or industrial flour-mills, they had a dramatic influence on the water courses on which they were located and on the estuaries, the form of which was often shaped by tide-mills mills which are no longer visible today. The windmills, with their ‘machine-architecture’ gave life to the hilltops. Their unusual primitive turrets which, still flanked by amazing milling cages in the 19th century, may have been invented in this region.

Published
2012

7. Validation of the Contrast Attenuation Technique (CAT) for Deducing Dust Densities from Photographic Records Taken during the MILL RACE High Explosive Test.

Author

TELEDYNE BROWN ENGINEERING HUNTSVILLE AL, Price,M L, TELEDYNE BROWN ENGINEERING HUNTSVILLE AL, and Price,M L

Abstract

The MILL RACE high explosive test was used to validate the Contract Attenuation Technique for deducing dust densities by measuring the reduction in contract between an object and its background. A total of six movie cameras were placed at the 10 psi and 20 psi distance from GZ along with six photo targets at each location. Movies were obtained from just before the detonation to up to 5 minutes after and showed passage of the dust cloud as it enveloped the cameras and targets until the air was essentially free from dust. The films were processed according to standard techniques and the resulting data analyzed on both a diffuse and microdensitometer. Application of the Contract Attenuation Technique produced a set of dust density vs time data which were compared with sampled measurements taken at MILL RACE in the same location and at the same time. The results showed agreement to a factor of 2.4 + or - 0.61 seconds of data.

Published
1982

8. Konverze bývalé textilní továrny Larisch a synové v Krnově

Author

Zemánková, Helena, Deferová, Michaela, Illéš, Juraj, Zemánková, Helena, Deferová, Michaela, and Illéš, Juraj

Abstract

Diplomová práca sa zaoberá konverziou areálu bývalej textilnej továrne Larisch a synovia v Krnove. Urbanistický návrh areálu prináša reinterpretáciu koridoru mlynského náhonu a vznik atraktívnych verejných priestranstiev prepojených s areálom zámku a historickým jadrom mesta. V dnes nevyužívaných historických objektoch sú navrhnuté nové funkcie. Objekty bývalej pradiarne a skladu sú konvertované na administratívne a obytné priestory. Objekty bývalej dezinatúry a výrobnej haly zastrešujú priestory múzea textilného priemyslu. Architektonické riešenie sa snaží zachovať pôvodné historické hodnoty jestvujúcich objektov a prostredníctvom navrhovaných dostavieb vniesť do areálu novodobý architektonický výraz rešpektujci industriálny charakter miesta., This master’s thesis deals with the conversion of the area of the former textile factory Larisch and Sons in Krnov. The urban design of the area introduces a reinterpretation of the mill race corridor, and creates attractive public spaces connected with the castle area and the historic city center. New functions are proposed in today’s unused historic buildings. The buildings of the former spinning mill and warehouse are converted into administrative and residential premises. The buildings of the former sample room and the production hall house the museum of the textile industry. The architectural solution seeks to preserve the original historical values of the existing buildings and, through the proposed additions, to bring a modern architectural expression to the area that respects the industrial character of the place.

9. Konverze bývalé textilní továrny Larisch a synové v Krnově

Author

Zemánková, Helena, Deferová, Michaela, Illéš, Juraj, Zemánková, Helena, Deferová, Michaela, and Illéš, Juraj

Abstract

Diplomová práca sa zaoberá konverziou areálu bývalej textilnej továrne Larisch a synovia v Krnove. Urbanistický návrh areálu prináša reinterpretáciu koridoru mlynského náhonu a vznik atraktívnych verejných priestranstiev prepojených s areálom zámku a historickým jadrom mesta. V dnes nevyužívaných historických objektoch sú navrhnuté nové funkcie. Objekty bývalej pradiarne a skladu sú konvertované na administratívne a obytné priestory. Objekty bývalej dezinatúry a výrobnej haly zastrešujú priestory múzea textilného priemyslu. Architektonické riešenie sa snaží zachovať pôvodné historické hodnoty jestvujúcich objektov a prostredníctvom navrhovaných dostavieb vniesť do areálu novodobý architektonický výraz rešpektujci industriálny charakter miesta., This master’s thesis deals with the conversion of the area of the former textile factory Larisch and Sons in Krnov. The urban design of the area introduces a reinterpretation of the mill race corridor, and creates attractive public spaces connected with the castle area and the historic city center. New functions are proposed in today’s unused historic buildings. The buildings of the former spinning mill and warehouse are converted into administrative and residential premises. The buildings of the former sample room and the production hall house the museum of the textile industry. The architectural solution seeks to preserve the original historical values of the existing buildings and, through the proposed additions, to bring a modern architectural expression to the area that respects the industrial character of the place.

10. Konverze bývalé textilní továrny Larisch a synové v Krnově

Author

Zemánková, Helena, Deferová, Michaela, Zemánková, Helena, and Deferová, Michaela

Abstract

Diplomová práca sa zaoberá konverziou areálu bývalej textilnej továrne Larisch a synovia v Krnove. Urbanistický návrh areálu prináša reinterpretáciu koridoru mlynského náhonu a vznik atraktívnych verejných priestranstiev prepojených s areálom zámku a historickým jadrom mesta. V dnes nevyužívaných historických objektoch sú navrhnuté nové funkcie. Objekty bývalej pradiarne a skladu sú konvertované na administratívne a obytné priestory. Objekty bývalej dezinatúry a výrobnej haly zastrešujú priestory múzea textilného priemyslu. Architektonické riešenie sa snaží zachovať pôvodné historické hodnoty jestvujúcich objektov a prostredníctvom navrhovaných dostavieb vniesť do areálu novodobý architektonický výraz rešpektujci industriálny charakter miesta., This master’s thesis deals with the conversion of the area of the former textile factory Larisch and Sons in Krnov. The urban design of the area introduces a reinterpretation of the mill race corridor, and creates attractive public spaces connected with the castle area and the historic city center. New functions are proposed in today’s unused historic buildings. The buildings of the former spinning mill and warehouse are converted into administrative and residential premises. The buildings of the former sample room and the production hall house the museum of the textile industry. The architectural solution seeks to preserve the original historical values of the existing buildings and, through the proposed additions, to bring a modern architectural expression to the area that respects the industrial character of the place.

11. Konverze bývalé textilní továrny Larisch a synové v Krnově

Author

Zemánková, Helena, Deferová, Michaela, Zemánková, Helena, and Deferová, Michaela

Abstract

Diplomová práca sa zaoberá konverziou areálu bývalej textilnej továrne Larisch a synovia v Krnove. Urbanistický návrh areálu prináša reinterpretáciu koridoru mlynského náhonu a vznik atraktívnych verejných priestranstiev prepojených s areálom zámku a historickým jadrom mesta. V dnes nevyužívaných historických objektoch sú navrhnuté nové funkcie. Objekty bývalej pradiarne a skladu sú konvertované na administratívne a obytné priestory. Objekty bývalej dezinatúry a výrobnej haly zastrešujú priestory múzea textilného priemyslu. Architektonické riešenie sa snaží zachovať pôvodné historické hodnoty jestvujúcich objektov a prostredníctvom navrhovaných dostavieb vniesť do areálu novodobý architektonický výraz rešpektujci industriálny charakter miesta., This master’s thesis deals with the conversion of the area of the former textile factory Larisch and Sons in Krnov. The urban design of the area introduces a reinterpretation of the mill race corridor, and creates attractive public spaces connected with the castle area and the historic city center. New functions are proposed in today’s unused historic buildings. The buildings of the former spinning mill and warehouse are converted into administrative and residential premises. The buildings of the former sample room and the production hall house the museum of the textile industry. The architectural solution seeks to preserve the original historical values of the existing buildings and, through the proposed additions, to bring a modern architectural expression to the area that respects the industrial character of the place.

12. Konverze bývalé textilní továrny Larisch a synové v Krnově

Author

Zemánková, Helena, Deferová, Michaela, Zemánková, Helena, and Deferová, Michaela

Abstract

Diplomová práca sa zaoberá konverziou areálu bývalej textilnej továrne Larisch a synovia v Krnove. Urbanistický návrh areálu prináša reinterpretáciu koridoru mlynského náhonu a vznik atraktívnych verejných priestranstiev prepojených s areálom zámku a historickým jadrom mesta. V dnes nevyužívaných historických objektoch sú navrhnuté nové funkcie. Objekty bývalej pradiarne a skladu sú konvertované na administratívne a obytné priestory. Objekty bývalej dezinatúry a výrobnej haly zastrešujú priestory múzea textilného priemyslu. Architektonické riešenie sa snaží zachovať pôvodné historické hodnoty jestvujúcich objektov a prostredníctvom navrhovaných dostavieb vniesť do areálu novodobý architektonický výraz rešpektujci industriálny charakter miesta., This master’s thesis deals with the conversion of the area of the former textile factory Larisch and Sons in Krnov. The urban design of the area introduces a reinterpretation of the mill race corridor, and creates attractive public spaces connected with the castle area and the historic city center. New functions are proposed in today’s unused historic buildings. The buildings of the former spinning mill and warehouse are converted into administrative and residential premises. The buildings of the former sample room and the production hall house the museum of the textile industry. The architectural solution seeks to preserve the original historical values of the existing buildings and, through the proposed additions, to bring a modern architectural expression to the area that respects the industrial character of the place.

13. Konverze bývalé textilní továrny Larisch a synové v Krnově

Author

Zemánková, Helena, Deferová, Michaela, Illéš, Juraj, Zemánková, Helena, Deferová, Michaela, and Illéš, Juraj

Abstract

Diplomová práca sa zaoberá konverziou areálu bývalej textilnej továrne Larisch a synovia v Krnove. Urbanistický návrh areálu prináša reinterpretáciu koridoru mlynského náhonu a vznik atraktívnych verejných priestranstiev prepojených s areálom zámku a historickým jadrom mesta. V dnes nevyužívaných historických objektoch sú navrhnuté nové funkcie. Objekty bývalej pradiarne a skladu sú konvertované na administratívne a obytné priestory. Objekty bývalej dezinatúry a výrobnej haly zastrešujú priestory múzea textilného priemyslu. Architektonické riešenie sa snaží zachovať pôvodné historické hodnoty jestvujúcich objektov a prostredníctvom navrhovaných dostavieb vniesť do areálu novodobý architektonický výraz rešpektujci industriálny charakter miesta., This master’s thesis deals with the conversion of the area of the former textile factory Larisch and Sons in Krnov. The urban design of the area introduces a reinterpretation of the mill race corridor, and creates attractive public spaces connected with the castle area and the historic city center. New functions are proposed in today’s unused historic buildings. The buildings of the former spinning mill and warehouse are converted into administrative and residential premises. The buildings of the former sample room and the production hall house the museum of the textile industry. The architectural solution seeks to preserve the original historical values of the existing buildings and, through the proposed additions, to bring a modern architectural expression to the area that respects the industrial character of the place.

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