Galeria

Views of the Upland Gate and near-by Buildings

At the left, two different views, from two different angles of the Stockturm prison tower and torture chamber. In the card with the yellow background, the engraving shows the crowd gathering for a public afternoon of fun & games. The crime (or crimes) of the accused was read prior to the execution.

View from western side of city, in the 1900's. Stockturm’s damaged roof replaced in 1960's

Crossection of Stockturm from DANZIG und serine Bauten-- 1908 book

 

Danzig Report  Nr. 160 - 2nd Quarter 2013, Page 13.