7/29/2023 - Gillette Castle State Park

For our last stop in Connecticut, it was suggest that we check out Gillette Castle State Park.  We both enjoy learning about the stories behind structures such as this.  This place is very interesting as is the history behind it.  If you're in the state, it is completely worth a visit.  I didn't take any pictures inside as flashes were not allowed and it was a bit dark.

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Site Notes: The surrounding park is accessible, but the castle is not.

Time: 13:29; Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7; Lens: Canon 18-55mm; Focal Length: 30mm
Note: The view of the castle from the visitor center.

Time: 13:30; Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7; Lens: Canon 18-55mm; Focal Length: 18mm
Note: The view from the back deck of the visitor center.

Time: 13:54; Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7; Lens: Canon 18-55mm; Focal Length: 25mm

Time: 13:57; Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7; Lens: Canon 55-250mm; Focal Length: 250mm

Time: 13:57; Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7; Lens: Canon55-250mm; Focal Length: 250mm

Time: 13:58; Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7; Lens: Canon 55-250mm; Focal Length: 55mm

Time: 13:59; Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7; Lens: Canon 55-250mm; Focal Length: 163mm
Note: Online friends who finally met in-person.  Deanna suggested this wonderful location!
Couldn't get both of them looking at the same time...

Time: 14:00; Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7; Lens: Canon 55-250mm; Focal Length: 250mm

Time: 14:15; Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7; Lens: Canon 18-55mm; Focal Length: 55mm

Time: 14:18; Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7; Lens: Canon 18-55mm; Focal Length: 18mm
Note: Mister Gillette apparently had a fascination with cats so they are everywhere.  Here they are on top of the train depot.  Yes, he had a small train to travel the property...

Time: 14:30; Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7; Lens: Canon 18-55mm; Focal Length: 18mm

Time: 14:34; Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7; Lens: Canon 55-250mm; Focal Length: 74mm
Note: Much of the exterior trim reminds me of the Flintstones!  Or did Hanna-Barbara copy this since it was built much earlier than the show...

Time: 14:35; Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7; Lens: Canon 55-250mm; Focal Length: 55mm
Note: Part of the view from the back terrace.

Time: 14:36; Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7; Lens: Canon 55-250mm; Focal Length: 55mm

Time: 14:39; Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7; Lens: Canon 18-55mm; Focal Length: 27mm

Time: 14:39; Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7; Lens: Canon 18-55mm; Focal Length: 27mm