Sklářská stezka II – okolím Železnorudska
New Glassworks below Ostrý, Neue Osserhütte
The glassworks was built on the right bank of Bílý Brook, being in operation already in summer 1845. Similarly to its predecessor, its main production consisted in sheet glass, newly also mirror glass (smaller mirrors of so-called Jewish measure were produced here). In the second half of 19th century it employed about 20 workers. The expansion began in 1974 under the management of Franz Schrenk Company. It was modernised to a large extent – a regeneration furnace was installed for instance. Only mirror glass was produced here at that time. However, it could hardly compete with North Bohemian glass factories heated by coal. That is why it was closed down in 1891 after the lease contract with Bystřice nad Úhlavou dominion came to its end. The administration of the dominion was then in search of a new operator. After a row of unsuccessful attempts, its buildings were built into a colony for woodcutters. Written by PhDr. Jitka Lněničková
Useful information
Important information:
- Czech Post – Železná Ruda (tel. no. 376 326 313), Mo – Fri: 8:00 – 11:00, 13:00 – 17:00
- Medical Help – Železná Ruda (tel. no. 376 397 312), Mo, Thu: 7:30 – 17:00, Tue, Wed, Fri: 7:30 – 12:00,
- Police – Železná Ruda (tel. no. 602 437 686)
- Fire Brigade – Hojsova Stráž (tel. no. 606 312 870)
- Fire Brigade – Železná Ruda (tel. no. 724 347 596)
- Pharmacy – Železná Ruda (tel. no. 376 397 032), Mo – Fri: 8:00 – 12:00, 13:00 – 17:00
- Scrap yard – Železná Ruda, Wed: 14:00 – 18:00, Sat: 8:00 – 12:00
- Car Repair Shop – Dalibor Řehulka, Špičák 138 (tel. no. 605 803 685)
- Breakdown Service, Trucking – KS Kontejner (tel. no. 725 809 030)
- Breakdown Service, Trucking – Petr Pospíšil (tel. no. 603 226 160)
