The following legend is associated, on the one hand, with an iconic building of the city, the Isaac Daniel mansion (today's Multiplex of Art and Thought "Manos Hadjidakis"). On the other hand, it is connected to the imposing wall surrounding what is known as the Gerry building, named after the eponymous tobacco trading company of American interests, which housed its offices there during the interwar period. The Gerry building was erected at the end of the 19th century, by Niazi Bey, an Ottoman notable, who lived there with his large harem.   

According to local tradition, the Jewish tobacco merchant Isaac Daniel, who built at that time the tallest building in the city, his mansion, which was also known as the Grand Maison, could have visual contact to the interiors of the Niazi Bey building. This fact angered the Ottoman notable, who could not find a solution to the issue. Thus, he proceeded to elevate the walled enclosure around his house, in order to prevent prying eyes and in that way limit the view to the interiors of his mansion.