Nikiszowiec is a district of Katowice. It is a workers' settlement that was built between 1908 and 1915, while the second phase of construction took place between 1920 and 1924. It is located within the Janów municipality. Among residents of Katowice and the whole of Silesia, one can encounter two names, namely the polonized Nikiszowiec and Nikisz, which comes from the "Nickisch" shaft, built in 1906. The settlement's more than 100-year history is full of significant events. During the Silesian uprisings (1919-1921), and especially during the first uprising, fierce battles were fought in Nikiszowiec for the incorporation of the Upper Silesian territories into Poland. Before World War II, in the 1930s of the Great Depression, there were mining strikes. The miners fought for better living conditions and higher wages. On the other hand, in 1960 Nikiszowiec was annexed to Katowice, and in 1978 it was declared a historic site and placed under conservation protection. It is one of the most famous workers' settlements in Silesia. The place is characterized by three-story buildings made of red brick, which was fired in a brickyard nearby. The district has an interesting design, as it consists of nine closed quarters with compact buildings, and the residential blocks are three stories high. From the very beginning, the district was fully electrified and sewered and connected to the water supply system. The district also housed a bathhouse, a guildhall and a dormitory for single miners.