BOLDT CASTLE on HEART ISLAND - USA.

Picture from Google.

HISTORY OF BOLDT CASTLE.

At the turn-of-the-century, George, C. Boldt, millionaire proprietor of the world famous Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City, set out to build a full size Rhineland Castle in Alexandria Bay, on Picturesque Heart Island. The grandoise structure was to be a display of his love for his wife, Louise.

Beginning in 1900, Boldt's family shared four glorious summers on the island in the Alster Tower while 300 workers fashioned the six story, 120 room castle, complete with tunnels, a powerhouse, Italian gardens, a drawbridge, and a dovecote. Not a single detail or expense was spared.

In 1904, tragedy struck. Boldt telegrammed the island and commanded the workers to immediately "stop all construction". Louise had died suddenly. A broken hearted Boldt could not imagine his dream castle without his beloved. Boldt never returned to the island, leaving behind the structure as a monument of his love.

For 73 years, the castle and various stone structures were left to the mercy of the wind, rain, ice, snow and vandals. When the 1000 Islands Bridge Authoriy acquired the property in 1977, it was decided that through the use of all net revenues from the Castle operation it would be preserved for the enjoyment of future generations.

Since 1977, several million dollars have been applied to rehabilitating, restoring and improving the magnificent Heart Island structures.

Source

We book our tour package from HERE. The Rate : Adult: $36 (inclusive of all taxes), Child age 6 through 12: $11 (inclusive of all taxes), Senior: $32 (inclusive of all taxes), Child age 0 through 5: FREE.

Lineup please.



Muka tidak sabar mahu naik boat hehehe.



My big boy, hehehe the curious one.



You can buy snack or souvenir here too. Tapi ada mahal sikit lah.



The boat is moving hehehe.



Little island for the birds?.



My big boy enjoin the view.



Mini lighthouse.



Island cottage.







More cottage.







Grumpy boy hehehe.







Mommy's girl.



Thousand Islands Bridge.



A big ship.



One of the bigger cottage in the 1000 islands.



The happy tourist kekeke.



Welcome to the Heart Island.

TO BE CONTINUE...