Construction authorization 1882 (≈ 1882)
Albert Denin obtained permission to establish the glass factory.
1884
Start of production
Start of production 1884 (≈ 1884)
The plant starts production under Felix Denin.
1925
Site electrification
Site electrification 1925 (≈ 1925)
Felix Denin installs electricity in the plant.
1999
Final closure
Final closure 1999 (≈ 1999)
Industrial production stopped in spring.
31 juillet 2003
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 31 juillet 2003 (≈ 2003)
All glassware protection.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Glassware in its entirety and the soils of parcel AB 69 on which it is situated: inscription by order of 31 July 2003
Key figures
Albert Denin - Founder
Obtained permission to build in 1882.
Félix Denin - Director and Modernizer
Directs the plant in 1884, electrifies the site.
Origin and history
La Verterie Denin, also known as Verterie de la Gare, is a former glass factory located in Nesle-Normandeuse, in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandy. Built in 1882 on the site of a mill, it began production in 1884 under the direction of Felix Denin. The building, made of brick, is emblematic of the industrial architecture of the late 19th century, with a large square hall covered with a pavilion roof and imposing fireplaces. The factory operated until 1999, marking more than a century of activity in the manufacture of bottles.
In 1882 Albert Denin obtained permission to install a glass factory specializing in flasking near the railway in the Bresle Valley. Felix Denin, who ran the factory from 1884, modernized the plant by introducing electricity in 1925. The site still retains major elements such as the 12-pot main oven, auxiliary ovens, bows and draft moulds. These vestiges bear witness to the importance of the glass industry in this region, where several glassworks developed in the late 19th century.
La Gare glassworks were listed as historic monuments on July 31, 2003, recognizing its heritage value. The site, owned by a private company, also includes workshops, offices and a mould shop, preserving all its original industrial organisation. The large hall, with its wood and metal frame, remains one of the last examples of this type of architecture linked to glass production in Normandy.
After its closure in 1999, the glass factory retained a residual artisanal production, partially perpetuating its historical activity. Its strategic location, close to the station and the Bresle, had initially facilitated its development, facilitating the supply of raw materials and the distribution of finished products. Today, the site represents a major industrial heritage, illustrating both glass production techniques and the economic history of the region.
