Port Reports from Linz
Between industrial history, the culture of remembrance and urban transformation: in his compelling reportage on the Danube harbour in Linz, Máté Tamáska tells the story of a place where the history of the 20th century remains etched to this day in steel, water basins and industrial architecture. The text traces a fascinating arc from the Nazi-era mega-project through the post-war years to the present-day transformation into a cultural and leisure destination. Particularly striking are the memories of dock worker Herbert Kaar, who experienced the port from the perspective of a child and later as a crane operator. A must-read report on work, urban development and the contradictory identity of Linz.
You can access the original text of the report – including images – here:
An English translation of the text is available here: