Business Archieven

The Driessen Textile Family

They played a significant role in the economic development of Aalten.

Eerste Broekdijk 85, Aalten (no longer extant)

Industriestraat 15, Aalten

Anton Driessen (1797–1879) was a prominent textile manufacturer in Aalten

Heinrich Driessen (1794–1879) was a prominent textile manufacturer in Aalten

Misterstraat 39, Bredevoort

Textile manufacturer who contributed significantly to the Aalten community

Haartsestraat 3 / Adm. de Ruyterstraat 1c, Aalten

Aalten is the only place in the Netherlands where a horn industry was established.

Textile manufacturers left a significant mark on the history of Aalten.

Kerstgeschenk voor Duitse textielarbeidsters leidt in 1949 tot moeilijkheden.

At the beginning of the 20th century, Aalten had its own branch of a German textile union

Herman Driessen (1831–1911) was a prominent textile manufacturer in Aalten