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The Phoenix Former Shampoo Factory

The Phoenix Former Shampoo Factory

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The Phoenix Former Shampoo Factory

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Location: Bodegraven-Reeuwijk, South Holland, Netherlands

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Niek 🇳🇱

July 30, 2025

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The "Phoenix" warehouse in Bodegraven is an industrial monument dating from around 1905, originally built as an oil mill and later used by the Andrélon shampoo factory. After closing in 2005, the building was transformed into a residential complex with 32 modern owner-occupied homes. The characteristic facade and chimney have been preserved and, together with its location on the Oude Rijn river, form a striking image in the village.

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RemcoM

September 24, 2021

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In 1932, André de Jong founded a hairdressing salon in Bodegraven. He starts a modest factory, where a series of products are made, such as brillantine, perm fluids, hair washes, …

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