Brostugan — The Bridge Cottage In series 1900-2

"Brostugan was built at the same time as a new bridge was built across the river in 1817. Brostugan was the bridge guard's home in the 19th century. The bridge guard's task was to collect a bridge fee from everyone who did not live in the town before they passed the bridge. Brostugan is owned by the town of Nykarleby and a summer café is housed there now. Brostugan is especially popular and known for its wall paintings, the work of Gunnar Clement in 1941, with subjects from the history of the town. Brostugan is one of the town's historically valuable buildings." From the site of the town of Nykarleby.