Singer Castle

Images of America: New York

by Robert Mondore

In 1905, the New York Times called it "the Castle of Mysteries," and rightly so. Located on Dark Island, Singer Castle was modeled after the castle described in Sir Walter Scott's Woodstock, complete with dungeons, turrets, labyrinths, and even secret passageways. World-famous architect Ernest Flagg designed it for Singer Sewing Machine Company president Frederick Bourne. Singer Castle provides an unforgettable tour and fascinating history, revealing why this place is truly a castle of mysteries.

128 pages, Paperback

First published April 20, 2005

Reviews

[Jennifer Lowden · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fascinating look at a lesser known castle in the 1000 Islands. We were able to take a guided tour of it earlier this month and highly recommend going. The mysterious castle was the "hunting lodge" of Frederick Bourne, the fourth president of the Singer Sewing Machine Company. Filled with secret passageways and opulent furnishings, it takes visitors backed to the gilded era of America in the early 20th Century.

[Teresa Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative - mostly pictorial - history of Singer Castle