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Cook Hall is one of "Altgeld's castles": it was designed toward the end of the administration of Illinois Governor John Peter Altgeld. Altgeld was a German native who favored Gothic Revival architecture. [2] First proposed as a dormitory by Richard Edwards during his presidency at Illinois State University, the building was not approved until ...
Castle Warden, St. Augustine, Florida, built in 1887 by millionaire William Warden as a winter home. The castle now serves as a Ripley's Believe It or Not! museum. Champ d'Or Estate, Hickory Creek, Texas, built 2002, modeled after the Vaux-le-Vicomte chateau in Paris [23] Charles Piggott House, Portland, Oregon
The two-story house was designed to resemble a Swedish palatial manor, and its name comes from its castle-like appearance; while its design resembles Queen Anne architecture, its symmetrical plan distinguishes it from the style. Its unusual appearance made it a local attraction which drew visitors from throughout central Illinois.
The David Hyatt Van Dolah House (locally known as The Castle) is a historic house located at 10 North Spencer Street in Lexington, Illinois.The house was built in 1898 for David Hyatt Van Dolah, a prominent local landowner best known as an importer and broker of French horses.
Stronghold Castle or Stronghold Center is located near Oregon, Illinois, atop the limestone bluffs along the Rock River. Designed by Maurice Webster, it was built between 1928 and 1930 by Walter A. Strong, then owner and publisher of the Chicago Daily News. [1] In 1962, the castle and surrounding area were purchased by Presbyterian Church.
The castle was built in the Beverly neighborhood of Chicago from 1886 to 1887 under the direction of Robert C. Givins. He was a successful real estate developer. [1] [2] It is a three-story structure with three crenelated towers. [3] Givins lived in the castle from 1887 to 1894. From 1895 to 1897, the castle housed the Chicago Female College.
Enchanted Castle – Lombard; Grady's Family Fun Park – Bloomington; Haunted Trails (entertainment center) – Burbank and Joliet; Malibu Jack's – Springfield; People's Choice Family Fun Center – Waukegan; Safari Land – Villa Park; Santa's Village AZoosment Park – East Dundee; Scene75 Entertainment Center – Romeoville; Six Flags ...