Old abandoned castle series#

But the origin of these structures are a little more mundane than the deteriorating history of a forgotten civilization.

Old abandoned castle series#

A series of partially-built pyramids can be found all over the property, as well as the remains of a large stone wall.

Bedford Limestone Pyramid, IndianaДЄnyone who came upon this bizarre stone structure in the middle of the woods in rural Indiana might think they had stumbled upon ancient ruins. All thatвЂ™s left are these skeletal remains, which are now preserved by a historic foundation. However, a raging fire of indeterminate cause destroyed most of the buildings and the belongings that were left inside in 1969. After BannermanвЂ™s death, the estate was sold to New York State, the military goods given to the Smithsonian. The castle features docks, turrets, garden walls and moats, but for all its ornamentation, it was little more than a warehouse for decades.

Businessman Frank Bannerman purchased it in 1900 and spent 17 years building his Scottish-style dream castle, which he used to house his enormous collection of surplus military equipment. Bannerman Castle was built on an island in the Hudson River that had previously been used as a military prison by General George Washington during the Revolutionary War. Surprisingly enough, itвЂ™s actually within minutes of Manhattan.

Looking at photos of this striking castle facade, you might imagine that itвЂ™s located somewhere in Europe.