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Exploring Gräf & Stift: Vienna's Automobile Factory and Its Urban Transformation Exhibition

Trace the legacy of Gräf & Stift, from industrial production to the development of community housing in Vienna.

This exhibition provides a detailed look into the Gräf & Stift automobile factory, a significant industrial entity in Vienna. Visitors can explore the history of its private vehicle production and learn about its lasting impact on urban development. The narrative covers the site's transformation from an industrial complex to the modern-day Franz Weber-Hof residential complex. It offers a unique insight into Vienna's industrial heritage.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition explores the history of the Gräf & Stift automobile factory, focusing on its private vehicles and its site's transformation from an industrial complex to a residential area. It highlights the evolution of the company and its impact on urban development.

Curatorial context

The exhibition "Vom Industriebau zum Gemeindebau Die Automobilfabrik Gräf & Stift – Privatfahrzeuge" delves into the history of the Automobilfabrik Gräf & Stift, specifically its private vehicle production. Located on the site of the present-day Franz Weber-Hof residential complex in Vienna, the factory was a significant industrial entity until the early 1980s. The exhibition was curated in collaboration with the 'Verein zur Förderung historischer Fahrzeuge der Österreichischen Automobilfabriken' (Association for the Promotion of Historical Vehicles of Austrian Automobile Factories), bringing together a diverse collection of artifacts and information. Visitors can expect to learn about the factory's role in automotive history and its physical presence in Vienna, tracing its journey from an industrial powerhouse to the development of community housing on its former grounds. The exhibition serves as a historical record of industrial heritage and urban transformation within the district.

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Gold and Silversmith Museum
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Completed
Exhibition schedule
Mar 11, 2017 – Oct 1, 2017
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