2.3 THE REVOLUTION OF THE CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AND THE END OF THE POOR OF THE LASOVIAKS

            Returning to their homeland were an important element of the civilization progress of the Lasowiackie region. However, the most significant changes began with the formation of the Central Industrial District. Poor villages between the Vistula and San, such as the present Nowa Dęba (metal works "Dezamet") or Sarzyna (chemical plants) became industrial centers. In the village of Pławo (now Stalowa Wola), „Zakład Południowy” (production of stainless steel and armaments equipment) were built, and a power plant was built in Bykówka (a hamlet of Stalowa Wola), and an airframe factory in Mielec.

            In addition to the centers of large industry, the existing ones began to develop and new smaller production and industrial centers began to emerge. Small breweries, distilleries, mills, brickyards, concrete plants and sawmills were built. Wicker, so popular in the vicinity of Rudnik and Leżajsk, developed - a new wicker center was established in the vicinity of Tarnobrzeg.

The relatively stable and good situation of the region and the development of the COP were interrupted by the outbreak of World War II. The war brought about loss of population and enormous economic damage caused by the occupation. Destroyed industrial plants, plundered factory equipment, demolished farm and residential buildings. The development of agriculture was also hampered.   

SOURCES:

Fudyna J., Lasowiacy. Wiejski dom mieszkalny w widłach Wisły i Sanu. Forma i Funkcja, Mielec 2014

Ruszel K., Lasowiacy, Rzeszów 1994