 A fire in the town hall in 1890 destroyed a large inventory of documents.25 felt-making businesses in the town in 1890 signified the heyday of this industry.At this time, there were also 11 lignite mines, five lime kilns, 30 agricultural businesses, 20 bakers, 25 shoemakers, 25 tailors, 17 weavers, 10 butchers and 43 other craftsman's establishments as well as 23 restaurants and inns.