Gerolzhofen in Schweinfurt, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Prison Tower

Weißer Turm

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 28, 2014

1. Prison Tower Marker

Inscription. Der Auslug und Gefängnisturm (Weiße = Strafe) wurde um 1350 an der Ostseite der Stadtmauer errichtet und um 1550 um das vorkragende Obergeschoss erhöht. In 1803 wird das rund 20 Meter hohe Bauwerk letztmals als Kerker benutzt.

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historischer Verein in Gerolzhofen, e.V.
Dr. Ottmar Wolf - Kulturstiftung

Marker text translated into English:
This lookout tower and prison (Weiße = punishment) was built around 1350 on the east side of the city walls, and in 1550 was made taller with the addition of the cantilevered upper floor. The 20 meter high building was used for the last time as a prison in 1803.

History for All - the Gerolzhofen Historical Society
Dr. Ottmar Wolf Cultural Foundation

Erected by The Gerolzhofen Historical Society and the Dr. Ottmar Wolf Cultural Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1350.

Location. 49° 54.062′ N, 10° 21.091′ E. Marker is in Gerolzhofen, Bayern (Bavaria), in Schweinfurt. Marker is on Weisse-Turm-Strasse just east of Brunnengasse, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Weisse-Turm-Strasse 22, Gerolzhofen BY 97447, Germany. Touch for directions.

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within walking distance of this marker. Fachwerkhaus Teutsch / Teutsch Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Former Adminstrative Building (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Spital Gate (about 120 meters away); The Beadle’s Tower (about 120 meters away); Altes Rathaus / The Old City Hall (about 150 meters away); The Decline of the Jewish Community of Gerolzhofen from January 30, 1933 (about 150 meters away); Bürgerspital / Municipal Hospital (about 180 meters away); Catholic Rectory (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gerolzhofen.

Prison Tower Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 28, 2014

2. Prison Tower Marker - Wide View

The marker, difficult to see here because it is translucent, is just to the left of the trellis.

Prison Tower / Weißer Turm - Historical Postcard View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Unknown, circa 1910

3. Prison Tower / Weißer Turm - Historical Postcard View

Prison Tower / Weißer Turm Today image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 28, 2014

4. Prison Tower / Weißer Turm Today

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2014, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 446 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2014, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on October 8, 2014, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4. submitted on October 9, 2014, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.