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The guard house dates from the 17th century. The night watchman was also the lighter of the lantern and also sent the children home on his tour, as they were no longer allowed to linger in the streets after dark.
Every now and then, drunk or traveling people were accommodated in the guard house.
The guard also called out notices (“I would like to buy horse meat, I have to go to the butcher Ruedi”). The last night watchman was in office until 1933. His successor was then called the local police officer.