A30
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Howard Taylor, while working as a solicitor, secured a large sum of money and, together with his wife Gertrude, began construction of an estate on an 82-acre plot fronting the river in the town of Portland. Construction of the Taylor manor home was completed on November 23, 1902.
While the basic architectural design of Saint Clements began with the 16th century castles of Europe, it took a New York architect named Sidney Algernon Bell to put together the various influences and traditions that resulted in the present structure. The roofs of the manor house are influenced by homes in the Bavarian Alps. The long balcony was modeled after the Inn of William the Conqueror at Divers, France.
reference: official website:http://www.saintclementscastle.com/home/
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A30
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Bull Run Castle
April 2006- Gilbert Julien is the new owner of Bull Run Castle. Gilbert writes: "The Castle is closed for renovations at this time, but I still give tours when I am there and folks stop by (about four per weekend).
The renovation will probably last take two years and if all goes well, the castle will begin to grow further after that. John has reunited with his childhood sweetheart and now lives in Reading PA.reference:www.roadsideamerica.com
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A30
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George Boldt, proprietor of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City and his family for several summers enjoyed an earlier frame cottage on Hart Island (the original name) which they greatly expanded.
In 1900 the Boldts launched an ambitious construction campaign to build a huge masonry structure, one of the largest private homes in America.
They engaged the architectural firm G. W. & W. D. Hewitt and hundreds of workers for a six-story "castle," a major international landmark. In addition four other masonry structures on the island are architecturally notable.
Equally distinctive is a huge yacht house on a neighboring island where the Boldts had another summer home and a vast estate, incorporating farms, canals, a golf course, tennis courts, stables, and a polo field.From www.wikipedia.com
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tvwatcher9
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Reged: 03/18/08
Posts: 15
Loc: Texas, USA
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I would like to add two that I have toured:
Warwick Castle 52 16'50.50"N, 1 35'07.26"W
Hampton Court 51 24'18.28"N, 0 20'12.65"W
(the trees inside the protractor shape are cone trimmed)
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grobanite2781
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Reged: 03/08/08
Posts: 159
Loc: Los Angeles, California, Unite...
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Brilliant idea!
(and post!)
= D
I didn't go through all of the replies to this post, and I know that you are adding to the collection, so I have a suggestion!
Eltz Castle  Also known as "Fairytale Castle!"
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If there is one thing that is constant in this world, it is the power of music. - Josh Groban
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JacobCagney
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Buckden Towers / Palace
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckden_Towers
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Blondhorsecrazy1
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Reged: 05/15/08
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HI, I am new to Google Places. I was browsing this forum to see if anyone has posted about the Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany? I tried to located it on Google Earth, but not able to find it...could anyone help me with it? I am trying to learn all I can about it because I am hoping to visit it in the future!
Thanks! 
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