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Imperial Steel Works Former Forge Shop (1900)

Composition property of World Heritage, The Yawata Imperial Steel Works, Japan

In 1900, this steel-framed structure was built using a design and steel products by GHH of Germany (as was the repair shop), for the purpose of manufacturing forgings needed for the construction of the steel works. After some additional construction, and relocation with the expansion of the steel plant, it was used as a product test station. (All rights reserved. Photo provided by Nippon Steel Corporation Kyushu Works)