Singer Castle's Official Site and Boldt Castle's Official Site
During my week in New York, my friend Don and I got a chance to head out to Alexandria Bay near the border to do a water tour of part of the 1000 Islands on the St Lawrence seaway. We ended up at 2 island castles. First was the Singer Castle on Dark Island. This place was owned by
self made millionaire Frederick Bourne of the Singer Sewing Company. The place is lavish and kept up with tours, hidden treasures and secret passages. The other is Boldt Castle on Heart Island (originally Hart). The castle was intended as a testament of George Boldt for the love of his wife, Louise.
Sadly this lavish and complicated estate's construction was halted after her untimely death.
The previous description and all these wonderful images are brought to you by Frank Hui. Because of his devotion, I have nothing to add. --Robyn Sotherby
For information regarding this sites, check out: Singer Castle's Official Site and Boldt Castle's Official Site
As Always... click on the image for a larger view...
 The harbor area of Alexandria Bay |
 An island with a ligthhouse |
 This home had a nice lookout tower. It cost more to build a house on 1 of these islands |
 A Norwegian tanker is the rare bit of economic activity on the river |
 If you look carefully, you can spot an osprey nesting on the roof |
 Some home are more discreet |
 FYI, an island is any mass at least 1 suare foot and can support at least 1 tree |
 You can find some interesting fusion of land and architecture |
Singer Castle was originally called the Towers and was meant as a hunting retreat. That's some cabin! |
 Approaching Dark Island |
 It's quite a sight! |
 The manse has such layers |
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 The Boat House entrance |
 Impressive clocktower |
 Massive isn't it? |
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