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=Gothenburg (3rd edit)=

Economy
Gothenburg was home to one of Sweden's many early discount houses. Despite lacking a well formulated national banking system, these institutions played an integral role in funneling capital throughout the country. Through subscription via Stockholm, The Gothenburg Discount Office saw a great deal of embrace during the period of 1783-1818.

The immigration of Jewish families into Gothenburg's textile market was influential impacting the private textile market. Jewish fabric merchants mass produced fabrics in the 1820's, playing an important role in influencing the Gothenburg trade economy, with networks established in Scandinavian markets.

Sweden in the early 19th century used Gothenburg's port as the main entryway for technology coming into the country from Britain. While Gothenburg's port also served as the main exit for goods such as oats were sold to Britain. Exports of iron and boards were often done through private investing, usually through the public lenders, such as the Swedish Iron-master's association, although some lenders relied upon Discount Offices.

Gothenburg has one of the largest ports in the world, and the largest alone in Scandinavia, with almost 30% of Sweden's foreign trade utilizing this port.

Gothenburg has become known for the rapid growth of the industry of second hand shops. Over the past fifteen years, the 'second hand scene' has become a valuable sector of consumer goods.

In efforts to reduce carbon emissions, Gothenburg introduced a congestion tax in 2013.

Gothenburg faces current issues with supplying affordable housing. The decline in demand for housing and the rising price of homes in Gothenburg has left the city trying to promote policies to reduce those prices. Gothenburg is also now aiming to become the leaders in the field of Biotech, a science that is really taking hold within the city.

A proposed agenda for 2030 aims to shift Gothenburg into a more sustainable city. By which they mean provide more safe and healthy, affordable spaces for diverse networks.

History
During 1940, Rouen became occupied by the German 5th Panzer Division, who destroyed all the bridges crossing the Seine. During the German occupation, a large fire of unknown origin destroyed over 900 buildings, some of which dated back to the 14th century.

During the allied bombings of Rouen, it saw some of the greatest destruction throughout the war. According to some estimates, the fires caused by the bombings destroyed close to 80% of the houses in the 'old section' surrounding the central cathedral. The locals referred to the this week of bombings as "Red Week" and suffered around 15,000 causalities and left some 40,000 residents homeless. The main cathedral of the city was spared compared to the large amount of destruction the rest of the city received during this time.

Canadian Infantry liberated the city on August 31st, 1944.

Kasteel
Before the construction of the current castle, there stood a wooden structure that would come to be reinforced by Tournai limestone. The initial structure consisted of three rooms and an 'elegant' staircase. There was a local farm that accrued outside of the castle that would be a food source for artisans and civilians that lived outside of the walls.