Kreenholm

The eastern branch of Narva Waterfall and Kreenholm island (right) in 1886.

Kreenholm (German: Krähnholm, meaning crow island) is an island in the Narva River, in the city of Narva belonging to Estonia.

The area of the island is 13 ha (32 acres) (750 meters long and 250 metres wide). The island divides the Narva Waterfall into eastern and western branches. The Estonia–Russia border runs through the eastern branch.

In the 14th century a sawmill was already operating on Kreenholm. In 1538 the Livonian Order built a watermill on the left bank of the river just opposite the island, and in 1823 a cloth factory operated by a local merchant, Paul Momma, was opened on the right bank of the Narva River. Baron Stieglitz's flax mill was located on the right bank.^[1]

In 1856, Ludwig Knoop acquired the whole island and founded a textile factory there which was known as the Krenholm Manufacturing Company.

References

↑ Orav, Virve (1991). Matkateed Narva lähistel ehk Vaivara radadel (in Estonian). Tallinn: Olion. p. 60.

Islands of Estonia

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Narva landmarks

Buildings and structures	Town Hall Hermann Castle Narva Bastions (Victoria Bastion) The Swedish Lion Monument Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ Alexander's Cathedral Narva Power Plants

Precincts	Old Town Kreenholm

Nature and parks	Narva River Narva Cascades Dark Garden

Beaches	Joaoru Beach

Cultural institutions	Narva Museum Ilmarine Theatre Narva Art Gallery

Science and education	Narva College of the University of Tartu Narva Vocational Training Centre

Sports	Narva Kreenholmi Stadium

Transportation	Railway station Bus

Coordinates: 59°21′28″N 28°11′50″E / 59.35778°N 28.19722°E / 59.35778; 28.19722

Authority control	WorldCat Identities VIAF: 239178732 GND: 4409221-0

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Kreenholm

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