The brick building was originally used as a gin distillery, probably in the mid-19th century. Around the turn of the century, however, it was transformed into a small candle factory. It primarily produced candles for churches and chapels, such as Easter candles. The small factory remained active until the mid-1980s and has since stood still in time.

More than 40 years later, the entire complex was threatened with demolition to make way for new apartment buildings. However, the two townhouses were included in the inventory of architectural heritage. The city issued a permit to demolish all the buildings but was overturned after an appeal before the Council for Permit Disputes. Two years have now passed, and there appears to be no further movement in the demolition and construction dossier...