Approaching the dock we pass the Power House, this was the original building that housed all of the islands utilities.

Boldt Castle, on Heart Island, was to be the testimony of the unsurpassed love of a man for his wife.  The magnificence of the structure was to be equalled only by George Boldt's adoration of Louise, who was the love of his life and reason for the construction of such an elaborate summer home.  The finest of artists, craftsmen and materials where sought for the work which was well on the way when tragedy struck.  Mrs Boldt was dead, and a telegram arrived ordering all work to stop.  Three hundred workmen dropped all their tools and left the island, never to return.   The castle remained empty from 1904 to 1977, when the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority assumed control.
Ref: - Leaflet handed out on admission to the castle.

On our left was the Yacht House, this entire structure housed the yachts, crews and maintenance staff.  This is located on a separate island and tours are available.

A view from the water

The Castle is in the background and in the foreground is The Alster Tower (play house) modelled after a defense tower on the Alster river flowing through Hamburg Germany.

The actual castle like an ancient landmark of norhern Europe is modeled after buildings of the 16th century, when newly revived classical details were applied to the towered, medieval forms, combining traditional elements with modern features such as large, plater glass windows and extensive verandas.

From 1904 to 1977, Boldt Castle continued to deteriorate to a state of disrepair.  The Thousand Islands Bridge Authority assumed ownership in 1977 and immediately began a rehabilitation program.  The Castle and its romantic story typify an era long past; adn the Bridge Authority, through the use of all net revenues from this operation, will preserve it and other structures for the enjoyment of future generations.


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