The Biedermanns, a family of German origin who settled in Polish lands in the 18th century. They became primarily famous as entrepreneurs in Lodz, where they ran a textile factory and were among the prominent figures in the development of the textile industry at the turn of the 20th century. Their history is linked not only to their industrial activities, but also to the dramatic events of World War II and the tragic fate of the company's last director, Bruno Otto. To learn more about it, play the video or audio above.
The audio guide was created as part of a bachelor's project in the University of Lodz's Theater Production and Performance Organization major by:
Marlena Kostrzewa
Zuzanna Kozicka
Magdalena Krzeszewska
The project was created as part of Dr. Karol Jóźwiak's seminar, with support from Katarzyna Urbaniak.
The videos were made based on materials listed below:
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Jaskulski M., Stare fabryki Łodzi, Towarzystwo Opieki Nad Zabytkami, 1995.
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Kacprzak D., Kolekcje Ziemi Obiecanej, Wydawnictwo Inne, 2015.
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Klemantowicz D., Łódź w przededniu I wojny światowej, „Łódzkie Studia Teologiczne” 2015.
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Kusiński J., Bronisławski R., Maciej Janik i inni, Łódź Księga fabryk, Wydawnictwo Jacek Kusiński, 2016.
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Kusiński J., Stefański K., Łódź. Pałace i Wille, Wydawnictwo Kusiński, 2017.
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Kuźko W., Biedermannowie. Dzieje rodziny i fortuny 1730-1945, Łódź: "Literatura" 2000.
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Laurentowicz-Granas M., Manżett-Kubiak J., Pałace ,,Ziemi Obiecanej”, Widzewska Oficyna Wydawnicz Zora, 2009.
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Skrzydło L., Rody Fabrykanckie Tom 1, Oficyna Bibliofilów, 2003.
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Waingertner P., Historie znad Łódki, czyli 47 opowieści z dziejów Ziemi Obiecanej, Agencja Reklamowa Grafservice, 2009.
And also consultations with Dr. Dariusz Klemantowicz.
The photos featured on the website and in the videos come from the collections of the MMP, WiMBP, APL and the collection of Karol Biedermann. Contemporary photos of the palace's representative halls were taken by Partyk Wacławiak, other photos were taken by Marlena Kostrzewa.