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view of the granary from the side of the modlin fortress #279184205
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granary on the narew river - a granary built in 1838-1844 in nowy dwor mazowiecki on the so-called kepa szwedzka at the mouth of the narew to the vistula. the impressive building was built in the neo-renaissance style according to the design of the architect jan jakub gay, and the investor was bank polski. the granary, in addition to storage tasks, could also have defensive functions, because on the first floor it was equipped with openings adapted to conduct artillery fire, as well as fire from firearms. it served as a grain warehouse until 1853, when it was bought by the then military authorities from the polish bank for the purpose of a warehouse for the modlin fortress.