Castle Craig, Observation tower in Meriden, Connecticut.
Castle Craig stands 32 feet tall on East Peak, constructed from trap rock with a 58-foot circumference base at 976 feet above sea level.
Walter Hubbard, president of Bradley & Hubbard Manufacturing Company, presented this tower to Meriden citizens during its dedication ceremony on October 29, 1900.
The tower structure incorporates architectural elements found in Norman French towers, with some suggesting connections to designs from Scotland and Turkey.
Visitors can reach Castle Craig through hiking paths or drive up Reservoir Road between May and October, with operating hours from 10 AM to 4:45 PM.
From its observation deck, people can see Long Island Sound, the Berkshire foothills, and Hartford's skyline spanning across three different directions.
Location: Connecticut
Official opening: October 9, 1900
GPS coordinates: 41.55650,-72.83540
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:34
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