Unlike Europe, the North American continent has a fairly recent history. This is why Americans are crazy about the history of Europe, its old stones and legends.
To honor this unconditional love, some are made to build some real gems that often follow the codes of the ancient French, Italian or German castles.
Let's explore these beautiful homes across the United States.
BOLDT CASTLE
The castle, built in 1900 by hotel magnate George C. Boldt is located in the archipelago of the Thousand Islands in upstate New York. Equipped with antique furniture, a fortress, a dovecote and Italian gardens, the building is a haven of peace where the billionaire loved to rest in summer.
HAMMOND CASTLE
John Hays Hammond, Jr. a prolific American inventor, built this medieval-style castle between 1926 and 1929, serving both personal residence but also a museum where he exhibited his collection of medieval objects. The castle remains a museum where inventions Hammond came today rub his superb collection.
The building has a large lobby, a courtyard, a dining room Renaissance guy, a library, and a few secret passages which the property owner knew every nook and cranny.
BANNERMAN CASTLE
Located on Pollepel Island, NY, the Bannerman Castle was built in 1901 by Frank Bannerman, a Scottish immigrant who settled with his family in Brooklyn, where he began to produce weapons. One of his son, Davis, discovered the island when he was a tour by canoe. Following developments on the island, a fire destroyed most of the buildings and the Bannerman Castle was abandoned by the family. Today it is not advisable to visit the ruins of the castle, considered dangerous after the various storms that damaged the walls.
FONTHILL CASTLE
Located in Pennsylvania, this castle was built in 1912 by Henry Chapman Mercer archaeologist adventurer which had taken up residence. Also used as a museum where he outlined his findings, the castle is a mix of architectural styles: medieval, Gothic and Byzantine.
CASTELLO DI AMOROSA
In 1994, the owner of a winery, Dario Sattui, built a magnificent Tuscan inspired homes thirteenth century castle in California. Part of the production of wine is stored in the cellars of the castle perched on the side of a hill.
GILLETTE CASTLE
William Hooker Gillette, an actor, director and playwright, built this castle in 1914 as part of his estate he called "the seventh sister." The exterior looks like a ruin, but the inside is filled with modern innovations like integrated sofas and sliding tables. There is also a sixty cats. A line of railway from 5 km long with mini trains also meanders around the property.
HEARST CASTLE
Hearst Castle was the fruit of an American newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst. He dreamed of creating a retreat he called La Cuesta Encantada ("Enchanted Hill") on the property of his family. Completed in 1947, the castle has two swimming pools, exotic gardens, antique ceilings, not to mention the large collection of art from Hearst.
BELVEDERE CASTLE
Located in the heart of Central Park in New York, the castle built in 1865 is purely ornamental. The observatory offers breathtaking views of Central Park, the pond turtle and the Delacorte Theater.
LYNDHURST CASTLE
This romantic Gothic Revival house was built in 1838 by Alexander Jackson Davis, and was the home of former New York City mayor William Paulding. The castle offers a view of the Hudson River and surprise visitors with its wealth of decorative ornaments. 
LOVELAND CASTLE
This castle is the work of one person Harry D. Andrews. After surviving World War I, he devoted his life to the construction of this building, which has since become a museum. It is also called "Chateau Laroche" in tribute to the military hospital which was close to the camp where Harry was posted.
CASTLE FARMS
Castle Farms was built in 1918 by Albert Loeb. Originally used as a barn, the castle became a place of choice for wedding ceremonies and other concerts in the huge garden that surrounds it. The interior is modeled on the old stone barns and Renaissance castles found in Normandy.
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