 During the Bronze Age - more than 3,000 years ago - clay was mined in the area of loam in order to produce pots and jars.Starting in 1840 the Kühnsche brickyard was extended by a clay and cement products factory.Following the bankruptcy of 1880, the factory building of 1883 was up until the 1960s as a day-and-garden "Seeschloß" used with dance hall and bowling alley.