Brårupgade was originally part of the southbound highway through Sønderbyen, across Karup river and through Brårup. When the railroad opened in 1864, there was interest in building up the area and a thriving industrial district emerged. Many of the things you associate with industrialization were focused around this street, which was central to making Skive a modern city.
Businesses etc.
Skive Gasworks:
With the opening of Skive Gasworks in 1896 at the request of Skive City Council, a large part of the fuel in the form of wood or peat could be replaced with the more useful gas. The location close to the railroad made it possible to transport the necessary coal to the plant. However, as early as 1934, the plant was moved to the north harbor so that the coal could be shipped directly from the ships to the gas plantinstead.
Skive cooperative slaughterhouse:
Opened in 1903 after contracts for the sale of pork to England were acquired. The slaughterhouse prospered throughout the early 1900s with several major expansions and became a significant workplace in the city. Like many other Danish slaughterhouses, the good times ended around the turn of the millennium. After a major fire in 2007, the slaughterhouse ceased to exist along with hundreds of local jobs.
Skive Electricity Plant:
The power station opened in 1905, allowing the people of Skive to enjoy not only electric light, but also the development of industry. In 2023, the power station still stands on its old site.
Sources
- Mortensen, Niels,125 år på Skiveegnen, Skive bogtrykkeri 2001, p. 59-60
- about the power station – Elværket Skive (elvaerketskive.dk)
- Skive folkeblad July 16, 2012