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2 unusual facts about masonry heater


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For a couple of decades in the early 19th century the building served as a masonry stove factory before it was bought by the inn keeper Hans Rasmussen who returned the building to its original function, although stoves were still manufactured on the upper floor.

Wood fuel

Masonry heaters or stoves went a step further by capturing much of the heat of the fire and exhaust in a large thermal mass, becoming much more efficient than a fireplace alone.


The Blue and The White House

The stucco ceilings were made by Johann Martin Frohweis and the faience stoves were delivered by the Frisching Faience Manufactory.


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