History

The history of the Pavlovskaya Cloth Factory dates back to 1730, when Count Pavel Yaguzhinsky founded a cloth production facility in Pavlovskaya Sloboda to supply
the army. The factory became one of the early industrial centers in the western part of the Moscow region
and produced high-quality cloth, including fabric
for the Imperial Guard.

In the 19th century, the factory played an important role
in military supply for the Russian Empire. According
to historical records, every third military greatcoat for
the needs of the country was produced in Pavlovskaya Sloboda. In 1877, the factory was closed due to lack
of profitability, yet the territory retained its strategic importance.

In 1920, the Arsenal was transferred here from the Moscow Kremlin. Until the end of 1921, the complex was known
as the Moscow Artillery Depot, and from January 1922 it became the Pavlovsky District Artillery Depot. The military function remained for almost a century and a half, until 2012. After the withdrawal of military units, the complex was abandoned and suffered several fires, which destroyed the wooden floors and left only the stone walls.
The complex was included in the register of cultural heritage sites in 2016.