Reusing the Industrial Past by the Tammerkoski Rapids
The remains are visible signs of the collective memory of the City of Tampere. The fact that they are in ruins and have been covered with earth for a long time is also characteristic to them. As archaeological remains, they are partly fragmented and fairly young.
The timber yard during the trial excavation in 2010. In the background is the power house which is both functionally and visually connected to the stone pavements and railway. Below: A detail of the constructions of the timber yard. Š Kalle Luoto, Pirkanmaa Provincial Museum.
The protection process and problems of reuse The plans for the construction of the park have been discussed ever since the remains were found and were given the status of a protected archaeological monument. One issue has been how to cover the pulp mill remains and mark the site on the earth level. A more severe protection conflict has emerged concerning the cobblestones and rails in the timber yard, where a new performance stage 50