Valea Ierii in the Interwar Period

The area of Valea Ierii was predominantly agricultural, focused on animal husbandry and small-scale crops. In 1902, the Băișoara–Valea Ierii road was modernized, which facilitated the processing and sale of timber. During the interwar period, timber processing became the most important activity, and in 1939, a second factory was built in Valea Ierii Caps (closed in 1948). Timber processing was a key factor in the development of the commune. Wood was transported by horse and also floated down rivers. Workers and their families formed a small industrial center that stimulated commercial activity. Shops, taverns, and markets appeared in nearby areas, and a local administration began to take shape.