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Sabadell in the 19th century
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In the course of the 19th century, Sabadell became the top wool city in Spain. Its growing economic activity led to great urban change, which becomes clear when walking along some streets in the city centre. We suggest a route starting at the old Renfe station (in Calle Estació), as this means of transport was very important for the city's industrial development.
Then you can walk along Calle Indústria, which linked the station with the city centre and where many textile businesses and mansions were established. The walk can also take you to the city's Rambla, which was also an important central street during the 19th century. As an example of industrial facilities, we suggest a visit to the Old Buxeda Steam Mill.
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Former RENFE station (1889)
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Built in 1889, this station replaced the previous one (built in 1855). It currently houses the headquarters of the Vallès Fer organisation dedicated to miniature railway enthusiasts.
Address: C/ Estació, 21
Closed to the public
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Machine hall at the Buxeda Vell Steam Mill (1906)
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Home of the Woollen Textile Industry Museum. Preserves a semi-fixed Wolf steam engine.
Address: C/ Cervantes, 68
Tel. 93 727 05 14
Timetable: from Tuesday to Saturday, 5-8pm. Sundays and public holidays, 11am-2pm. Closed on Mondays. Admission free.
Open to the public.
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Check routes planned by the Sabadell History Museum, Calle Sant Antoni, 13, tel. 93 727 85 55 and in the publication "El portal dels museus" (The museum portal). 93 727 85 55 and in the publication "El portal dels museus" (The museum portal).
Guided tours for groups at arranged times: tel. 93 727 85 55 or at the e-mail address mhs@ajsabadell.es.
There is more information about this route in the free booklet "Sabadell al segle XIX" (Sabadell in the 19th century), published by Sabadell City Council, which is available from the city History Museum.
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