Hatley Castle
by Kristina Rinell
Title
Hatley Castle
Artist
Kristina Rinell
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
James Dunsmuir commissioned Samuel Maclure, a Victorian architect, to design the Castle. James is quoted as saying: "Money doesn’t matter, just build what I want." The building is 200 feet long and 86 feet wide; the turret is 82 feet high. The wall surrounding the estate, also built of local stone, cost over $75,000. The Conservatory, costing a like amount, was at one time filled with white orchids imported from India; a large banana tree grew in the centre under the dome. The rooms of the house were filled with flowers from the Conservatory throughout the year. Ten kilometres of road interlaced the estate, and a hundred men were employed in the gardens. There were a number of other buildings on the estate to provide for the needs of the large household, but many of these have now been demolished. The Castle was completed in 1908, and the Dunsmuir family took up residence in that year.
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May 17th, 2017
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Comments (32)
Ann Horn
Wonderful image of a most magnificent castle, Kristina. The greens of the shrubs and lawn complement the stonework beautifully. f/l
Kristina Rinell
Thanks, Jeff, for the feature of 'Hatley Castle' in 'Covered Bridges or Historical Landmarks' .... I appreciate the support :-)
Kristina Rinell
Thank you, Rebecca, for featuring 'Hatley Castle' in ''Pin Me - Daily' ... greatly appreciated :-)
Kristina Rinell
Thank you for the feature of 'Hatley Castle' in 'ART - It Is Good For You', Nina .. very much appreciated :-)
Kristina Rinell
Thanks, John, for featuring 'Hatley Castle' in 'Images That Excite You!' ... I appreciate the support :-)
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