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Location DB > Finland > Oulu Province > Oulu > Vaasan Höyrymylly Oy Toppila mill
 Name
Vaasan Höyrymylly Oy Toppila mill
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 Database Info
created by Tupsumato on 3/26/2008 9:13 PM
last modified by Tupsumato on 12/26/2020 10:24 AM
 Viewability
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This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
 Overview
 Description
A large brick building with several storeys filled with partially disassembled milling machines. Wooden floors are littered with holes for power transmission belts, hatches for cranes and such etc.

Interior is slowly being cleared and old machines demolished.
 Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: worth the trip
 Physical Information
Address
Toppila
Oulu, Oulu Province
Finland
Owner: Unknown
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  •  Hazards
  • asbestos
  • unsafe flooring
  • water
  • air quality
  • holes in the floors
  •  Interesting Features
    The remaining machines.

    An old elevator.
     Security Measures
  • part-time guard
  • locked gates
  • welded doors
  • wooden boarding
  • nearby factory
  •  Historical Dates
    Built: 1920
    Closed: 1991
     Required Equipment
  • flashlight
  • gloves
  •  Recommended Equipment

     History
    The mill of Toppila was built by Vaasan Höyrymylly Oy, a major flour and bread producer, around 1920. The original product was rye, but in the 1950s wheat was added to the production line and the red brick building was expanded upwards by one floor.

    In 1979 a large concrete mill was built next to the old one and the lot was acquired by Raisio Oy. 12 years later the old mill was obsolete and pipelines and conveyors that connected it to the newer mill were cut off.

    Couple of years ago the old mill was virtually intact, with all its machines still in situ. There was even electricity and the lights could be turned on. However, apartments were planned in the old mill and the demolition of the interior began somewhere after 2004. The plan has since been put to halt because of the newer, still-operating mill is too close to the old building with all its noise and dust emissions. Now it looks like the old building might be completely demolished.

    (Adapted from Spivey Point's text. See their site for a full tour in the old mill)

    The building suffered from an arson on September 14th, 2009. The fire was fortunately limited to a single room.
     Media Coverage
    News and a picture of the recent fire
     Future Plans
    Everything but one of the brick walls has been demolished.
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    Easter 2008
    Wed, Mar 26th, 2008
    posted by Tupsumato
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     Web Links
    Spivey Point: Vaasan Höyrymylly Oy Toppila mill, Oulu (full tour)
    Aerial picture at Live.com
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    Category Rating
    Photography 7 / 10
    Coolness 7 / 10
    Content Quality 9 / 10
     Validation
    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Emperor Wang on 12/26/2020 6:22 PM.

     Latest Changes
  • on Dec 26 20 at 18:22, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Dec 26 20 at 10:24, Tupsumato changed the following: Status, Future Plans
  • on Aug 26 15 at 0:10, Mike Dijital validated this location
  • on Aug 25 15 at 20:25, Tupsumato changed the following: Latitude, Longitude, Co-ordinate Accuracy, Publically Viewable
  • on Aug 25 15 at 20:25, Tupsumato made this location private
  • on Sep 18 09 at 1:38, Steed validated this location
  • on Sep 14 09 at 11:44, Tupsumato updated gallery picture 05(1).jpg
  • on Sep 14 09 at 11:44, Tupsumato updated gallery picture 04.jpg
  • on Sep 14 09 at 11:43, Tupsumato changed the following: History, Media Coverage, Future Plans
  • on May 21 08 at 20:49, Mickael validated this location
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