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...
 A better perspective of the front walkway |
 Dining area |
 How many verandas do you know come with fireplaces? |
 The main stairwell |
 The chandelier over it |
 A side perspective from the 4th floor |
 1 of the unfinished bedrooms |
 Part of the rooftop |
 The foot of the grand staircase |
 These were off to the side |
 Front parlor |
 The Arch modeled after Roman monuments |
 The Alster Tower Playhouse |
 A front view |
 Side stairs lead you down |
 To the left is a huge bowling alley |
 This pool is in the basement |
 The underground passage that leads to the power house |
 This fleur can be found in the back in the Italian garden |
 As also is this unusual fountain |
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