THIRD SECTION
The industrialization in the textile sector, the infrastructure on the territory
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The second room contains the nineteenth-century experience in the textile sector, documented by the development of Vigevano industries, favoured by the construction of communications infrastructure, hydroelectric energy and hydraulic production. In addition to industries, also bloom the first urban social institutions, also favoured by philanthropic contributions.
THE POWER PLANT
Electricity arrives. Vigevano builds its own power plant, also architecturally innovative.
THE BRIDGE ON TICINO AND THE RAILWAY
Today it seems to be easy travel to Milan, but until the middle of the nineteenth century it was difficult. Here is explained how the Ticino bridge and the railway to Milan were built.
THE MANUFACTURE OF SILK IN '700
The diffusion of the mulberry culture and the development of silk processing
HISTORY OF THE COMPANY "CASCAMI SETA"
A Vigevano district, Cascame, has taken name from this important industry. Few people know what does it mean working waste of silk. Follow this interesting story.
FAMILY BONACOSSA
A family of great silky entrepreneurs. Here's their story
COTTON INDUSTRY
Among other productions, cotton was worked too. In the video you will find a reconstruction of a part of the City in the mid-nineteenth century and the history of many city spinning mills
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