Kimball Castle, Historic castle on Locke's Hill in Gilford, United States.
The granite castle stands near Lake Winnipesaukee, featuring multiple stories constructed with local stone and European imported materials in Shingle style architecture.
Railroad executive Benjamin Ames Kimball commissioned Italian stonemasons to build this summer residence in 1894, investing approximately $50,000 in its construction.
The castle represents the architectural preferences of wealthy Americans during the late 19th century, incorporating medieval design elements and European craftsmanship.
The 20-acre property containing the castle remains private, with security fencing and no-trespassing signs preventing public access to the deteriorating structure.
The town of Gilford has issued a demolition order for the castle, which originally overlooked railroad tracks to monitor marine activities on Lake Winnipesaukee.
Location: Gilford
Architectural style: Shingle style architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.58361,-71.37944
Latest update: May 10, 2025 19:46
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