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−	Boldt Castle is a landmark ~~and~~ tourist attraction ~~located~~ on Heart Island, named ~~after~~ its heart-like shape, in the Thousand Islands region of New York State, USA.	+	Boldt Castle is landmark tourist attraction on Heart Island, so named because of its heart-like shape, in the Thousand Islands region of New York State, USA.

−	Construction began in 1900, as the millionaire George Boldt ~~intended~~ to ~~realise his plans to gift the~~ six-storey stone castle to his wife on Valentine’s Day 1905.	+	Construction began in 1900, as part of the millionaire George Boldt's plan to give a six-storey stone castle to his wife on Valentine’s Day 1905.

−	Among the architectural features of the island~~, is~~ the Yacht House, a ~~gigantic~~ playhouse ~~Alster Tower~~, the Power House, ~~as well as the~~ 120-room ‘fairytale’ castle which was modelled ~~after~~ Rhineland Castle.	+	Among the architectural features of the island are; the Yacht House, a huge playhouse, the Power House, and a 120-room ‘fairytale’ castle which was modelled on Rhineland Castle.

	[[File:Boldt3.gif\|link=File:Boldt3.gif]]		[[File:Boldt3.gif\|link=File:Boldt3.gif]]

−	~~Construction work~~ came to an abrupt halt in ~~early-~~1904 when Boldt’s wife, Louise, died. Unable to face returning to the island, Boldt decided to leave the structures as a monument of his love.	+	However, construction came to an abrupt halt in 1904 when Boldt’s wife, Louise, died. Unable to face returning to the island, Boldt decided to leave the structures as a monument to his love.

−	~~They~~ were left in their unfinished state for 73 years, gradually falling victim to harsh weather and vandalism, until the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority purchased the island in 1977 for $1. They ~~proceeded to spend~~ around $15 million on restoring the masonry structures to ~~their~~ condition when the original construction was halted. They also ~~went further and~~ completed the stained glass dome, marble floor and grand staircase woodwork.	+	The buildings were left in their unfinished state for 73 years, gradually falling victim to harsh weather and vandalism, until the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority purchased the island in 1977 for $1. They spent around $15 million restoring the masonry structures to the condition they were in when the original construction was halted. They also completed the stained glass dome, marble floor and grand staircase woodwork.

	Since its redevelopment, the island has become a popular tourist attraction, and has a continuing romantic appeal for the many couples who choose it as a wedding destination.		Since its redevelopment, the island has become a popular tourist attraction, and has a continuing romantic appeal for the many couples who choose it as a wedding destination.

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−	Boldt Castle is a landmark and tourist attraction located on Heart Island, named after its heart-like shape, in the Thousand Islands region of New York State.	+	Boldt Castle is a landmark and tourist attraction located on Heart Island, named after its heart-like shape, in the Thousand Islands region of New York State, USA.

	Construction began in 1900, as the millionaire George Boldt intended to realise his plans to gift the six-storey stone castle to his wife on Valentine’s Day 1905.		Construction began in 1900, as the millionaire George Boldt intended to realise his plans to gift the six-storey stone castle to his wife on Valentine’s Day 1905.
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	Among the architectural features of the island, is the Yacht House, a gigantic playhouse Alster Tower, the Power House, as well as the 120-room ‘fairytale’ castle which was modelled after Rhineland Castle.		Among the architectural features of the island, is the Yacht House, a gigantic playhouse Alster Tower, the Power House, as well as the 120-room ‘fairytale’ castle which was modelled after Rhineland Castle.

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	Construction work came to an abrupt halt in early-1904 when Boldt’s wife, Louise, died. Unable to face returning to the island, Boldt decided to leave the structures as a monument of his love.		Construction work came to an abrupt halt in early-1904 when Boldt’s wife, Louise, died. Unable to face returning to the island, Boldt decided to leave the structures as a monument of his love.
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	Since its redevelopment, the island has become a popular tourist attraction, and has a continuing romantic appeal for the many couples who choose it as a wedding destination.		Since its redevelopment, the island has become a popular tourist attraction, and has a continuing romantic appeal for the many couples who choose it as a wedding destination.

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Boldt Castle is a landmark and tourist attraction located on Heart Island, named after its heart-like shape, in the Thousand Islands region of New York State.

Construction began in 1900, as the millionaire George Boldt intended to realise his plans to gift the six-storey stone castle to his wife on Valentine’s Day 1905.

Among the architectural features of the island, is the Yacht House, a gigantic playhouse Alster Tower, the Power House, as well as the 120-room ‘fairytale’ castle which was modelled after Rhineland Castle.

[[File:Boldt3.gif|248px]]

Construction work came to an abrupt halt in early-1904 when Boldt’s wife, Louise, died. Unable to face returning to the island, Boldt decided to leave the structures as a monument of his love.

They were left in their unfinished state for 73 years, gradually falling victim to harsh weather and vandalism, until the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority purchased the island in 1977 for $1. They proceeded to spend around $15 million on restoring the masonry structures to their condition when the original construction was halted. They also went further and completed the stained glass dome, marble floor and grand staircase woodwork.

Since its redevelopment, the island has become a popular tourist attraction, and has a continuing romantic appeal for the many couples who choose it as a wedding destination.

[[File:Boldt2.jpg|800px]]

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Building of the week series.
* Dancing House, Prague.
* Dunmore Pineapple.
* Edinburgh Castle.
* Ljubljana Castle.
* Neuschwanstein Castle.
* Taj Mahal.
* Unusual building design of the week.
* Watts Towers.

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