Osud rodiny Strossů a jejich textilky v Libavském Údolí
The fate of the Stross family and their textile factory in Libavské Údolí

Author(s): Helena Kavková
Subject(s): Jewish studies, Economic history, Ethnohistory, 19th Century
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: Stross family; textile factory; Libavské Údolí; modernization; aryanization; persecution;
Summary/Abstract: The history of the Stross family and their textile factory in Libavské Údolí began in Hranice na Moravì, where Jakob Stross started a textile business around 1812. His son, Noe Stross, expanded the business, acquiring a spinning mill in Bìlá pod Bezdìzem. The textile factory in Libavské Údolí was initially founded by the Lenk brothers in the 1830s and later acquired by the Stross family. Sigmund Stross, Noe's son, modernized the factory and expanded its operations, including the acquisition of a coal mine to support production. The factory thrived under Sigmund's leadership, producing high-quality textiles and employing hundreds of workers. However, the rise of Nazism and the subsequent occupation led to the aryanization and confiscation of the factory. The Stross family faced severe persecution, with many members deported to concentration camps. Despite these hardships, the family's legacy in the textile industry remains significant. The factory was eventually nationalized after World War II, marking the end of the Stross family's direct involvement. The story of the Stross family highlights their resilience and contributions to the textile industry in the region.

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