Not that you think all of the Thousand Islands is wilderness and boat or cabin life…
Boldt Castle, Heart Island
The Alster, modeled after a castle on the Rhine, a man cave with bowling alleys and taxidermy where guests were entertained upon arrival to the island.The main houseThe power houseThe Dove-coteThe formal gardensGeorge Boldt commissioned this castle in 1900 as a birthday present for his wife. She died in 1904, before it was completed. All work stopped when she died and the castle fell into disrepair. It was taken over by the Thousand Island Bridge Authority in 1977.When the Bridge Authority took over, this is representative of the condition in which they found the property. It had been neglected and abused for 73 years.These photos are representative of the restoration work that the TIBA has done to date. The Boldts never resided in this structure so all of the restoration has been done using plans that were left behind or from other examples of the same period.The boat house with crew quarters!The center bay has the height needed to accommodate Boldt’s sailing yacht’s mast.The boat house where the boats lived… 🙃
Singer Castle, Dark Island
Yes, that Singer.
Unlike Boldt Castle, this was the actual residence of Fredrick Bourne, the fifth President of the Singer Corporation, then his daughter Marjorie and finally a religious order. In that regard, it is more impressive for its authenticity although less opulent. Built in 1905, Bourne fulfilled himself a childhood dream, with secret passage ways and stairs running through the the castle on all five floors.
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We went to Boldt Castle years ago. Had to go through customs because we were staying in Canada – right from the boat. It would have been amazing if it had been finished but still cool to tour.
Didn’t know about Singer Castle, may have to go back!!
Enjoy the added adventures on the trip!!
Two wonderful places. Looks like y’all enjoyed the 1000 Islands. Good luck getting through the Western Erie soon. I look forward to seeing your pictures.
We went to Boldt Castle years ago. Had to go through customs because we were staying in Canada – right from the boat. It would have been amazing if it had been finished but still cool to tour.
Didn’t know about Singer Castle, may have to go back!!
Enjoy the added adventures on the trip!!
These photos are so cool, I had no idea that your trip included being able to see such amazing places 🤩 enjoy!
Thanks for taking us on your journey!
Two wonderful places. Looks like y’all enjoyed the 1000 Islands. Good luck getting through the Western Erie soon. I look forward to seeing your pictures.