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Bannerman Castle of the Hudson River was an island arsenal built to resemble a Scottish castle. Follow along with this recanting of the history of this awe-inspiring work of architecture.

For generations, boaters and train passengers have been mystified and intrigued by the sight of a castle like structure looming in the Hudson River, near Fishkill. Bannerman Castle unveils the history of this site: an island arsenal, built to resemble a Scottish castle. The story begins in 1900, when Francis Bannerman VI purchased the island--officially Pollepel but later called Bannerman's Island--for storing used military goods purchased from the government. A native of Scotland, Bannerman designed his arsenal to resemble a Scottish castle.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780738546087
  • ISBN-10: 0738546089
  • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
  • Publish Date: August 2006
  • Dimensions: 9.28 x 6.54 x 0.35 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.71 pounds
  • Page Count: 130

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