Przedsiębiorczość jako działalność patriotyczna? Zakłady Baruchów i Włodzimirskich w Podgórzu i Łagiewnikach w drugiej połowie XIX w.

Abstract

The article examines the growth and decline of the one most important industrial enterprise in Podgórze, in the direct vicinity of Kraków, where during the second half of 19^th century Maurycy Baruch founded a flourmill, automatic bakery, as well as briquette and tile factories. Baruch managed his business complex until his death, when it was taken over by his offspring. The history of the Baruch enterprises, in particular their modernization and  marketing/promoting strategy, is presented in the context of contemporary Galician and Habsburg business competition. The main sources include is the local press, mostly from Kraków.