Gillette Castle view from ferry - a photo on Flickriver

According to the Connecticut Park's website at www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325204, the estate was "Purchased by the State of Connecticut in 1943 from the executors of Mr. Gillette's will. Gillette Castle and the adjoining property with its fine woodlands, trails, and vistas are now administered for the enjoyment of present and future generations. This apparently would have pleased Gillette, since his will gave specific directions to see that the property did not fall into the hands "of some blithering saphead who has no conception of where he is or with what surrounded." Also see home.howstuffworks.com/eccentric-home-passageway7.htm for interesting background.

See my other Connecticut views at www.flickr.com/photos/bobphoto51/sets/72157624939831020/

Taken in: United States / Connecticut / Chester (show map)

Taken on: March 27, 2013

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Camera: Nikon D600, f/5.6, 1/400 sec, 300mm, ISO 500 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D600
Lens:	AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
Aperture:	f/5.6
Exposure Time:	0.003 sec (1/400)
Focal Length:	300mm
ISO:	500
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Program AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Spot
White Balance:	Auto
Gain Control:	Low gain up
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop CS5 Macintosh
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