Gillette Castle

Gillette Castle

Gillette Castle is located in East Haddam, Connecticut.

“Atop the most southerly hill in a chain known as the Seven Sisters, William Hooker Gillette, noted actor, director, and playwright, built this one hundred and eighty-four acre estate, the Seventh Sister. The focal point of his effort was a twenty four room mansion reminiscent of a medieval castle.

Purchased by the State of Connecticut in 1943 from the executors of Mr. Gillette's will, Gillette Castle and the adjoining property with its fine woodlands, trails, and vistas are now administered for the enjoyment of present and future generations. This apparently would have pleased Gillette, since his will gave specific directions to see that the property did not fall into the hands "of some blithering saphead who has no conception of where he is or with what surrounded." This statement also points out the value Gillette placed upon his estate and the apprehension he felt about its disposition. Gillette designed the castle and most of its contents personally, periodically checking every phase of their construction. Built of local fieldstone supported by a steel framework, it took twenty men five years (1914-1919), to complete the main structure. Gillette began his semi-retirement in his new home; and in the following years, he supervised the many thousands of refinements created by local craftsmen."

Ref: http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?A=2716&Q=325204

These images were taken during a group photo shoot.  The people shown are fellow photographers, other castle visitors and a professional model.

The following Internet link will give you a more complete overview of the mansion, property and views.

Gillette Castle Virtual Tour

The direct Internet address is http://youtu.be/rRXhKCEIxSA

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