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Then/Now Bannerman Island Originally called Polle

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Bannerman Island
Originally called Pollepel Island, an island in New York’s Newburgh Bay that local natives considered to be haunted, this castle was built by Francis Bannerman in order to store his munitions. Bannerman had bought up munitions surplus from the Civil War to sell and had originally stored them in New York City before needing to find a more safe and remote storage area. In 1901 he began construction on his Baronial-style castle and estate on the island. Construction would cease in 1918 when Bannerman died and two years later in 1920, a portion of the castle was destroyed after an accidental explosion. In 1967, New York State bought the island, but then in 1969, a fire devastated the arsenal, leaving it in ruins. While the island is currently off limits to the public, seasonal tours and events are available through the Bannerman Castle Trust

MARKER MONDAY📍 🗺 A lot of great submissions

MARKER MONDAY📍 🗺
A lot of great submissions this week from all throughout the state!

Oheka Castle 📸 by @chasing_ny Built between 191

Oheka Castle
📸 by @chasing_ny
Built between 1914 and 1919, this massive French-style chateau and estate was the home of German-born American investment banker, collector, and philanthropist, Otto Hermann Kahn. With 127 rooms and over 109,000 square feet, Oheka is the second largest private home in the United States after the Vanderbilt’s Biltmore Estate in North Carolina. Today, it functions as a historic hotel and has been featured in many famous films, TV shows and music videos.

Marker Monday (part 2)

Marker Monday (part 2)

MARKER MONDAY! (part 1) New week, new markers. The

MARKER MONDAY! (part 1)
New week, new markers. There’s a fascinating story to be found in every corner of the state. I definitely encourage you to stop and read some of these fun and fascinating reminders of the history that surrounds us. And don’t forget to send me a pic or tag @empireexplorer afterwards! 📸📍

Gun Powder Mill Ruins

Gun Powder Mill Ruins

Then/Now Middletown State Hospital

Then/Now
Middletown State Hospital

MARKER MONDAY📍 🗺 Check out these awesome ma

MARKER MONDAY📍 🗺
Check out these awesome markers from around the state and remember to send in any of your historical finds or tag @empireexplorer to get featured each Monday! 📸

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Abandoned Church

Clintondale Methodist Episcopal Church

5 Maple Ave, Clintondale, NY 12515, USA

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Lindenwald

1013 Old Post Rd, Kinderhook, NY 12106, USA

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Checkerboard Inn

1292 Orange Turnpike, Monroe, NY 10950, USA

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Smallpox Memorial Hospital, East Road, New York, NY, USA

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Main St, Leeds, NY, USA

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Pachovak Road, Leeds, NY, USA