Uster

Uster is a common Suisse of the Canton of Zurich.

Geography

The town of Uster, principal industrial center of Oberland inhabitant of Zurich, is located at the edge of the Greifensee, at an altitude of 464 meters.

It includes the territory of eleven formerly independent communes.

History

The name of Uster is mentioned for the first time in 775. The locality passed to the hands of the town of Zurich in 1474.

The castle was built in XIesiècle. Until 1534, it was the seat of the barons de Bonstetten. It was transformed into prison of the district.

Industrialization started at the beginning of XIXesiècle, with the spinning mills and the manufacture of the power looms.

Schools

  • Japanese School of Zurich Site of the school

Economy

  • Zellweger Luwa, manufacturer of ventilators and air-conditioners
  • Uster Technologies, electronic systems of measurement and tests for textile industry
  • Implant Design, manufacturer of prostheses

Transport

Media

  • Zürcher Oberländer, daily newspaper

Demonstrations

  • Spirit off Music, festival of rock'n'roll Site of the festival

Personalities

  • Rolf Blättler, footballer
  • Felix Haug, joint author of " The Captain off Her Heart" , a world success in 1985.
  • Simon van Beek, skater speed
  • Heinrich Wild, mathematician and meteorologist

Curiosities

  • Swiss Museum of the jazz Site of the museum
  • the Castle
  • reformed Parish church, built in 1823-24
  • House Gujer (or Kleinjogg)

Distinctions

  • It obtains the Prix Wakker in 2001.

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