Altes Zollhaus - Augst, BL, Switzerland
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N 47° 32.146 E 007° 43.192
32T E 403655 N 5265499
The 350 years old former toll house in Augst was almost completely destroyed by arson in 2008. Three people were killed in this attack.
Waymark Code: WMHF9W
Location: Basel Landschaft, Switzerland
Date Posted: 07/04/2013
Views: 7
The old toll house at the bridge in Augst used to be a night club since the 1990s.
In the night of November 15, 2008, the house was set on fire by the former lover of the club manager. She survived, but three dancers who lived in an apartment above the club were killed. The incident received broad coverage in local and national media. The arsonist was given life sentence in 2011.
The ruin was reconstructed in the original exterior in 2012.
Type of Structure: Private Building
Construction Date: 01/01/1660
Fire Date: 11/15/2008
Structure status: Still standing building
Cause of Fire:
Arson
Documentation of the fire: [Web Link]
Other: Not listed
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