Building 197

Chemical laboratory

Built in 1918, provincial monument 

Past
This was the chemical laboratory where, among other things, chemical warfare agents such as mustard gas were developed. These were used to fill grenades. In 2012, the land around this building was investigated for traces of mustard gas. Buried laboratory waste was found in 28 locations. Following extensive soil remediation, the site is now officially free of mustard gas and other chemical warfare agents. After 1936, the building was converted to a metallurgical laboratory. An extension was added, and air vents installed Later on again, the building was used for retraining, as a carpentry workshop, and as a store for oil, paint, and chemicals.

Present
The current occupant is Lab-44, serving great food and drink all day as well as providing a space for meetings, parties and other events.

More information: https://www.lab-44.nl/