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Boldt Castle on Heart Island

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September 22nd 2014
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 more

North America » United States » New York

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more