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First mention According to a document of Polish King Bolesław Wstydliwy from 1245, first settlement was built on the spot of present Trzcianka in 13th century. This settlement was located at medieval rout from Poznań to Kołobrzeg, at the same time it was a junction of local roads, that’s why it was originally called – Rozdróżka (Cross-road). Textile industry gave rise to the town, and the settlement of weavers created at the end of the 17th century was already called Trzcianka Łąka (Meadow). From the beginning until now On 3rd March 1731 a Polish King August II Sas gave municipal rights of Magdeburg to the town and this day is considered to be a start of our town. In 1738 to 1755 Trzcianka belonged to Stanisław Poniatowski (the last Polish King’s father). In the second part of the 18th century it was one of the biggest textile industry centers of Wielkopolska region. There were over 200 weaver’s workshops. In 19th and 20th century Trzcianka belonged to Polish Kingdome, German Empire, Weimar Republic, and finally Nazi Germany. In 19th century, thanks to railway expansion, Trzcianka and its areas had a chance to develop. In this period many companies came into being (among others: cigar factory, a matzoth – Jewish bread – factory, an iron foundry, furniture factory, wood – working factory). Between 1st and 2nd World War Trzcianka was a capital of administrative district upon Noteć River. On 27th January 1945 Trzcianka was liberated and after 173 years it came back to Polish borders. After the Second World War it was a strong administration district’s abode
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A heralding arm of a town Since 1738 a heralding arm of a town is “Ciołek”. It’s on a shield with a golden crown (the coat of arms of former town’s owner – Poniatowski family). It presents a red bull on green grass. Monuments There are some significant monuments which are worth seeing: -a castle park from early part of 18th century, area 6,5 ha, at Tetmajera St. -rebuilt weaver’s lumber-rooms at Mochancki St., from the turn of the 18th century -a house from the turn of the 18th century – a former ritual Jewish baths at 6 Wit Stwosz St. -a building of last classicism from the turn of the 18th century, now a museum, Żeromski St. -a roof ridge houses at Żeromski St. (early part of 19th century) -at Sikorski St., a sumptuous local authority building adapted in 1854 to a hall and extended in 1908. Next to it there is a hospital from 1924 and the monument of Pope built in 2001 -a neo-gothic building of a post office from 1893 -a neo-baroque church of Saint John Baptist from 1914-1916, with an asymmetric tower with a high altar from early part of 18th century in a regency style in the center of it and a painting of John Baptist from 2nd part of 19th century. There are also two rococo side altars from the end of 18th century. On one of the pillars there is a late baroque sculpture of “Christ the King” -natural monuments: · a plane tree with circuit of 350 cm, · next to it there is an obelisk commemorating 250th anniversary, · lime trees at Roosevelt St. |
