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| Charles Frohman presents William Gillette in his new four act drama, Sherlock Holmes (LOC var.1364) (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
We visited Gillette Castle State Park in East Haddam, CT.
The castle was the home of William Gillette, a famous film and stage actor during the era of silent film. He was particularly known for his role as Sherlock Holmes. William Gillette was also a stage manager and set designer and used his knowledge in designing his retirement home which is set high on a hill above the Connecticut River overlooking an historic ferry.
What we saw of the grounds were beautiful. I wish we had more time during our visit to explore the trails and the surrounding countryside.
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| Approach to castle |
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| Seating in great room |
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| Dining room and greenhouse |
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| Great Room from upstairs |
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| Riverside facade |
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| Beautiful landscaping |
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| On the riverside terrace |
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| View of historic ferry from castle |
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| Connecticut River from Castle |
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| Front entrance |
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| Picnic area |
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| Pond and trails |
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