Naphtastrasse Revival

Naphtastrasse Revival. The former Maagstrasse in Zurich's Industriequartier was renamed Naphtastrasse in 2008, reviving a name that was previously used in the…

Location: Naphtastrasse, Zurich, Switzerland

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The former Maagstrasse in Zurich's Industriequartier was renamed Naphtastrasse in 2008, reviving a name that was previously used in the area. The name Naphtastrasse refers to the Naphtaboote, boats that were powered by naphta, a type of petroleum-based fuel, and were built by the company Escher Wyss and Co. from 1888 onwards.

Source: Die ehemalige Maagstrasse | Die ehemalige Magazingasse

Naphtastrasse Revival — Zurich, Canton of Zurich

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