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Alster tower was the first completed building on Heart Island. The story of Boldt Castle itself is considered a tragic love story and well, most people living in Upstate New York (I'm talking real upstate, not just above NYC) knows the story. George Boldt was once the richest man in the world and was given the Waldorf-Astoria hotel by an old aquaintance. Boldt basicly became the highest paid employee of his time, making one million dollars a year (we're talking late 1800's to early 1900's). He began construction of the castle as a gift for his wife Luise, but sadly, she died before it was complete. So it stands today, being restored, and opened as a tourist attraction.

The Alster tower is a combination gamehouse, guest quarters, library, and whatever else they could put into it. It was the only completed building on the island and is still under major restoration. The tower itself is named and fashioned after a similar tower in Germany situated on the Rhine. When it came to it's construction, Boldt literally told the architects that cost was no issue.

This is also my favorite place on the island because of the unique architecture and all the doors and passages. I can't wait until it's fully restored (though at the current rate I'll be an old man before that happens. Lol.) and I can see the upper levels.

This pic has a couple small modifications to it. I removed some trees on the left to give it a better composition. Enjoy! :D
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Jathman's avatar
Thanks For The Cool Pic ^^ .