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Image Not Available for 184 steps lead to the platform of the Ox Tower, a unique traffic control tower on the Rhine
184 steps lead to the platform of the Ox Tower, a unique traffic control tower on the Rhine
Image Not Available for 184 steps lead to the platform of the Ox Tower, a unique traffic control tower on the Rhine

184 steps lead to the platform of the Ox Tower, a unique traffic control tower on the Rhine

Creator Eric Borchert (German, c.1900 - 1942)
Datec. 1933
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24.5 x 18.1 cm (9 5/8 x 7 1/8 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Object number2002/5322
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for Traffic lights on the Rhine. For the safety of shipping, two traffic lights were put up here. This picture shows one of these traffic lights facing the Rhine.
Traffic lights on the Rhine. For the safety of shipping, two traffic lights were put up here. This picture shows one of these traffic lights facing the Rhine.
Eric Borchert
c. 1933
Photograph
Image Not Available for A look-out man on a bridge inside the Ox Tower. The tower was built in the 14th century and used as part of the town's fortification.
A look-out man on a bridge inside the Ox Tower. The tower was built in the 14th century and used as part of the town's fortification.
Eric Borchert
c. 1933
Photograph
Image Not Available for The "highest" man in Paris, M. Prudhomme, the guard of the top platform of the Eiffel Tower. He fought with his son in the trenches - he son didn't come back.
The "highest" man in Paris, M. Prudhomme, the guard of the top platform of the Eiffel Tower. He fought with his son in the trenches - he son didn't come back.
Eric Borchert
1934
Photograph
Inside the Ox Tower which was built in the 14th century and used as part of the town's fortification.
Inside the Ox Tower which was built in the 14th century and used as part of the town's fortification.
Eric Borchert
c. 1933
Photograph
Image Not Available for M. Marcel Lagrange, who controls the traffic on the Champs Elysées, fought on all fronts during the war.
M. Marcel Lagrange, who controls the traffic on the Champs Elysées, fought on all fronts during the war.
Eric Borchert
1934
Photograph
Image Not Available for Youth Hostel in the Water Tower!
Youth Hostel in the Water Tower!
Eric Borchert
1933
Photograph
Image Not Available for View of the Cemetary From the Water Tower
View of the Cemetary From the Water Tower
Eric Borchert
1933
Photograph
Image Not Available for View of Lake Constance From Water Tower Window
View of Lake Constance From Water Tower Window
Eric Borchert
1933
Photograph
Image Not Available for The man with the paper army: the vast army is beyond the control of the terms of the Treaty of Versailles.
The man with the paper army: the vast army is beyond the control of the terms of the Treaty of Versailles.
Eric Borchert
1932
Photograph
Image Not Available for A worker who has to cover a long distance takes his bicycle into the sewer
A worker who has to cover a long distance takes his bicycle into the sewer
Eric Borchert
1932
Photograph
Image Not Available for Trolley Car in Saarbrücken
Trolley Car in Saarbrücken
Eric Borchert
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A Mix of Thirteenth and Twentieth Century
A Mix of Thirteenth and Twentieth Century
Eric Borchert
1930s
Photograph
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