
Shea's Castle
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Richard Shea, a native New Yorker, built this private castle in 1924. He had made such a drastic move in attempts to heal his ailing wife. He paid a total of $175,000 to build it which would be more than 2.5 million today. Of course, he didn't know that the Great Depression would soon hit and bankrupt him - the bank took possession of his estate. Shea's wife eventually died in 1932 and he himself drowned by suicide. Today the castle is privately owned and inhabited by a caretaker. The grounds are strictly off-limits to the public so be cautious when sightseeing.
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Shea's Castle
Shea's Castle

Shea's Castle
Shea's Castle

Shea's Castle
Shea's Castle
You can’t get close enough to check in or even see the castle closeup. You can see the castle from far coming up the road to the gate.