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September 22nd 2014
Published: September 22nd 2014
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I visited this magnificent testimonial to love in the Thousand Islands twice; first in the 1980s when the refurbishing was just beginning, and again in 2008, when work was about 3/4 completed. My photos can only provide a hint of all its architectural and other treasures. From a humble beginning as a poor immigrant, George Boldt (1851-1916) eventually became one of America’s richest men (think ... Read Full Entry



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Hi, everyone. I am a retired Canadian senior, living in Ottawa. My dear wife Margo and I used to love to travel just about everywhere, especially as “snowbirds” in the winter. Although we can no longer travel for medical reasons, I've been travelling and taking photos for many years, so I still want to share some tales and photos from our vast collection. with you. Cheers, Eh? ... full info
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lifesize portrait of Louise Boldt, at the foot of the staircaselifesize portrait of Louise Boldt, at the foot of the staircase
lifesize portrait of Louise Boldt, at the foot of the staircase
the reception roomthe reception room
the reception room
the pianothe piano
the piano
and the organand the organ
and the organ
Romantic Era paintings adorn the walls.Romantic Era paintings adorn the walls.
Romantic Era paintings adorn the walls.
an original chairan original chair
an original chair
the dining roomthe dining room
the dining room
dining room cabinetdining room cabinet
dining room cabinet
dining room furniture acknowledgementdining room furniture acknowledgement
dining room furniture acknowledgement
some of the heirloom chinasome of the heirloom china
some of the heirloom china
the spectacular domed skylightthe spectacular domed skylight
the spectacular domed skylight
detail of skylight carvingsdetail of skylight carvings
detail of skylight carvings
Hearts are prominent everywhere.Hearts are prominent everywhere.
Hearts are prominent everywhere.
upper floors plan - Please enlarge to view.upper floors plan - Please enlarge to view.
upper floors plan - Please enlarge to view.
Some reconstruction still remains to be completed on the upper floors.Some reconstruction still remains to be completed on the upper floors.
Some reconstruction still remains to be completed on the upper floors.
view from a parapetview from a parapet
view from a parapet
turrets seen from the parapetturrets seen from the parapet
turrets seen from the parapet
a tour boat from Alexandria NY seen from the parapeta tour boat from Alexandria NY seen from the parapet
a tour boat from Alexandria NY seen from the parapet
Meanwhile, life on the St Lawrence Seaway goes on.Meanwhile, life on the St Lawrence Seaway goes on.
Meanwhile, life on the St Lawrence Seaway goes on.



22nd September 2014

Misty
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Beautiful! How have I never heard of this castle before?! Jesse and I will have to plan a trip to visit this in the near future- a bit of a tragic love story behind it, but fascinating none the less.

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