William Augustus Brevoort Coolidge

“ The most striking old building in the town is the parish church of St Oswald (late 15th century) , dedicated to St Oswald, king of Northumbria (d. 642) , one of whose arms was brought to Zug in 1485. The town hall, also a 15th-century building, now houses the Historical and Antiquarian Museum. There are some quaint old painted houses close by. A little way higher up the hill-side is a Capuchin convent in a striking position, close to the town wall and leaning against it. Still higher, and outside the old town, is the fine new parish church of St Michael, consecrated in 1902. ”

“ Several country districts (Baar, Menzingen, and Aegeri) had each its own “Landsgemeinde” but were governed by one bailiff, also appointed by the Habsburgs; these were known as the “Aeusser Amt,” and were always favourably disposed to the Confederates. ”

“ The business quarter is on the rising ground north of the old town, near the railway station. Several fine modern buildings rise on or close to the shore in the town and to its south, whilst to the south-west is a convent of Capuchin nuns, who manage a large girls' school, and several other educational establishments. ”