After donating my bikes and snapping a few photos of the old trains in Essex, we paid a visit to Gillette's Castle nearby... What an interesting place!
It was very gray and overcast but the rain managed to hold off until right when we left!
Further Info
Gillette Castle State Park
The castle was originally a private residence commissioned and designed by William Gillette (1853–1937), an American actor who is most famous for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes on stage. Gillette lived at this estate from 1919–1937.
The castle was built of wood, cement, and local Connecticut field stone, supported by a steel framework. In some places, beams were set directly into the stones, anchored only by cement. The walls, in particular, were constructed similarly to a stage set, lacking two-by-four studs and mortar in critical places. Insulation included seaweed and paper!
The interior included secret doors and passageway, as well as intricate unique trick door locks...
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