Baildon Steelworks
Coordinates: 50°16′05″N 18°59′59″E / 50.2680024°N 18.9996958°E
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Baildon Steelworks, 19th century
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A historical building of Baildon Steelworks
Baildon Steelworks (Polish: Huta Baildon) was a major steelworks in Katowice, Poland. It was located in Katowice districts of Załęże and Dąb. Founded in 1823 (then in Prussian Silesia), it was a major local employer and a landmark until its liquidation in 2001.
It was named after Scottish engineer John Baildon.
It sponsored a major sports club, KS Baildon Katowice.
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