The map shows the location of a proposed prison in Zanzibar. In addition, it depicts the houses around the proposed prison and includes information on where in the district the prison would be situated.
Two plans depicting the proposed jail at Zanzibar. The two plans represent the ground floor and first floor respectively. Included on the verso of folio 596 is a key with information on the rooms inside the jail.
‘PLAN OF THE GROUND PURCHARSED BY DR SEWARD FOR THE ERECTION OF A PRISON’
Scope & Content:
The plan shows the street location on the ground for the construction of a proposed prison in Zanzibar. In addition, it shows the houses around the prison and where the prison would be situated within the district.