Hernesaari

The original Hernesaari was a rocky island in the southern part of the present subarea. The island is known to have been leased as summer grazing for cattle as early as the early 18th century, and it was also used by fishermen. In the early 20th century, the area had dwellings, outbuildings, and pier structures, which were later demolished to make way for port and shipyard operations. Illegal liquor trade took place on the island during Prohibition in 1919-1932, and the temperance department of the Ministry of Social Affairs asked the City of Helsinki to take measures to end the trade in spirits. == See also ==