At the turn of the century , George Boldt, a millionaire and owner of the world famous Waldorf Astoria in new York, decided to build a full-sized castle in Alexandria Bay, on the beautiful island of Heart Island. The grandiose structure was to be the material proof and eternal symbol of his love for his wife, Louise.
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Construction began in 1900. Worked on the project 300 people, including masons, carpenters and artists. They had to create a six-story castle with 120 rooms, where there was tunnels, a powerhouse, Italian gardens, a drawbridge, Allerca tower and cottage for pigeons. Boldt spared no expense on the construction, because everything had to be perfect.
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But in January 1904, tragedy struck – Laura died. Boldt sent to the island a telegram with instructions to the workers immediately to stop the construction. The heartbroken man could not imagine a dream without my sweetheart. Boldt never returned to the island, leaving the unfinished castle at the mercy of Providence.
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After 73 years the castle and the adjacent stone structure was transferred to the property Management bridges the Thousand Islands. In 1977 it was decided that the castle will be restored and opened to the public. In order to bring the structure in order, it took a few million dollars. Now there is everything, what you wanted to see Boldt: and gardens, and towers, and doves.
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Now Boldt castle is a popular tourist attractionYu in the heart of the Thousand Islands in upstate new York. You can visit it from mid-may to mid-October.
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To get to Boldt castle can be reached by ferry or boat from Alexandria Bay, village of Clayton, new York, Gananoque, Ontario, Rockport, Ontario and ivy Lea, Ontario. Most of the territory and buildings you can explore for a fee: $9.50 (adults); $6.50 (children 5-12 years).