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| === History === | === History === | ||
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The village was created by German colonists on a spot bought by Knights Hospitalers from ''Calidus Fons'' (German: Bad Warmbrunn, Polish: Cieplice){{dubious}} that was interested in finding gold and precious gems in the area<ref></ref>. It was first mentioned in 1366 and 1372 in conjunction with a glass factory, forerunner of the famed later ''Josephinenhütte'', as ''Schribirshau'' and ''Schreibershow''. In 1578 several Bohemian Protestants moved to the village and greatly contributed to its development<ref></ref>. Among the refugees was Marie Pluch, which gave the district Mariental its name. Especially the "laboranci" were important to development of herbal craft.<ref></ref>{{dubious}} Over time the glass factory moved ever deeper into the mountains. In 1617 the Preußler family migrated from the southern Bohemian side of the ] to Silesia and received the concession to run a movable glass factory by the counts of ], landlords of Schreiberhau. The glass industry of the village was now dominated by the Preußler family for the next 200 years. In 1842 Franz Pohl, son-in-law of the last Preußler, persuaded count Schaffgotsch to establish a new glass factory in Schreiberhau. This ''Josephinenhütte'' became the biggest and best glass factory in Silesia while Schreiberhau greatly expanded and became the biggest village in ]<ref>Schüttig, p.88</ref> with 15 districts and a size of 4300 hectare. | ||
| Around 1900 several artists discovered the beauty of the countryside and formed the artists' colony Schreiberhau, among them ] and his brother Carl, ] and ]. Later younger artist formed the artists association ''St. Lukas''. | Around 1900 several artists discovered the beauty of the countryside and formed the artists' colony Schreiberhau, among them ] and his brother Carl, ] and ]. Later younger artist formed the artists association ''St. Lukas''. | ||
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| == Footnotes == | |||
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| *{{cite book |title= Handbuch der historischen Stätten: Schlesien |last= Weczerka |first= Hugo |authorlink= |coauthors= |year= 2003 |publisher= Alfred Kröner Verlag |location= Stuttgart |isbn= 3-520-31602-1}} | |||
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| | last = Schüttig | |||
| | first = Frank | |||
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| | title = Das Riesengebirge entdecken | |||
| | publisher = Trescher Verlag | |||
| | date = 2005 | |||
| | location = ] | |||
| | pages = 263 | |||
| | doi = | |||
| | isbn = 3897940736 }} | |||
| == External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 18:16, 22 September 2008
Place in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland| Szklarska Poręba | |
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 Flag Coat of arms | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship | Lower Silesian |
| County | Jelenia Góra |
| Gmina | Szklarska Poręba (urban gmina) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 75.44 km (29.13 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 886 m (2,907 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 440 m (1,440 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 7,094 |
| • Density | 94/km (240/sq mi) |
| Website | http://www.szklarskaporeba.pl |
Szklarska Poręba (German: Schreiberhau) is a town in Jelenia Góra County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. The town has a population of around 7,000. It is a popular ski resort. An important regional and national centre for mountain hiking, cycling and skiing, Szklarska Poręba is situated in the valley of the Kamienna, between the Karkonosze Mountains and Jizera Mountains, 1,900 ft. above sea level, 16 miles south-west of Jelenia Góra. The ski resorts in this area are growing in popularity as an alternative to the Alps, thanks to wide range of both Alpine and Nordic skiing facilities.
History
The village was created by German colonists on a spot bought by Knights Hospitalers from Calidus Fons (German: Bad Warmbrunn, Polish: Cieplice) that was interested in finding gold and precious gems in the area. It was first mentioned in 1366 and 1372 in conjunction with a glass factory, forerunner of the famed later Josephinenhütte, as Schribirshau and Schreibershow. In 1578 several Bohemian Protestants moved to the village and greatly contributed to its development. Among the refugees was Marie Pluch, which gave the district Mariental its name. Especially the "laboranci" were important to development of herbal craft. Over time the glass factory moved ever deeper into the mountains. In 1617 the Preußler family migrated from the southern Bohemian side of the Giant Mountains to Silesia and received the concession to run a movable glass factory by the counts of Schaffgotsch, landlords of Schreiberhau. The glass industry of the village was now dominated by the Preußler family for the next 200 years. In 1842 Franz Pohl, son-in-law of the last Preußler, persuaded count Schaffgotsch to establish a new glass factory in Schreiberhau. This Josephinenhütte became the biggest and best glass factory in Silesia while Schreiberhau greatly expanded and became the biggest village in Prussia with 15 districts and a size of 4300 hectare.
Around 1900 several artists discovered the beauty of the countryside and formed the artists' colony Schreiberhau, among them Gerhart Hauptmann and his brother Carl, Otto Mueller and Wilhelm Bölsche. Later younger artist formed the artists association St. Lukas.
After World War II Schreiberhau was given to Poland and renamed to Szklarska Poręba. The German inhabitants were expelled and the village resettled with Poles. The Josephinenhütte was moved to Schwäbisch Gmünd. The glass factory in Szklarska Poręba was renamed and continued.
From September 22nd until 27nd 1947 the conference of establishment of the communist information office (Kominform) took place in the village, which was raised to a town in 1959.
Transportation
The town used to be connected via the Zackenbahn to Tanvald in Bohemia. However, the cross border passenger line was closed in 1945 when the town was given to Poland. The railway connection to Jelenia Góra plays a minor role since the scale of the mining industry in the town's vicinity has decreased.
A common section of European route E65 and No. 3 highway passes through the town, providing a convenient road connection throughout the year.
Twin towns
Aulum-Haderup, Herning, Denmark
Bad Harzburg, Germany
Harrachov, Czech Republic- Korenov, Czech Republic
Footnotes
- Historiai Miasta official website of Szklarska Poręba
- Historiai Miasta official website of the Szklarska Poręba
- Historiai Miasta official website of the Szklarska Poręba
- Schüttig, p.88
References
- Weczerka, Hugo (2003). Handbuch der historischen Stätten: Schlesien. Stuttgart: Alfred Kröner Verlag. ISBN 3-520-31602-1.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - Schüttig, Frank (2005). Das Riesengebirge entdecken. Potsdam: Trescher Verlag. p. 263. ISBN 3897940736.
External links
- Municipal website
- Szklarska Poręba (Polish)
- Szklarska Poręba (Polish)
| Karkonosze County | ||
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| Seat (not part of the county): Jelenia Góra | ||
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