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Start of Covering Works

When: 13 February 1867
Where: Brussels
Part of: Covering of the Senne river begins in Brussels

The massive covering operation began on 13 February 1867, involving thousands of workers to vault the river.

The gigantic work began on 13 February 1867. The river was temporarily diverted, and much of the old city centre was opened up. This operation absorbed two-thirds of the public subsidies, totaling 18 million Belgian francs.

Sources

Covering of the Senne Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-16

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