Search Results
- IDNO:
- 014066
- Title:
- Castle at Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1920-1930
- Description:
- The Castle was built many years ago of massive stone on a stone foundation. It has 20 rooms furnished with antiques.
- IDNO:
- 014067
- Title:
- Castle Interior, the Patio, Berkeley Springs, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1920-1930
- Description:
- The Castle was built many years ago of massive stone on a stone foundation. It has 20 rooms furnished with antiques.
- IDNO:
- 014073
- Title:
- Castle at Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 014108
- Title:
- Berkeley Castle in Allegheny Foothills, Morgan County, W. Va.
- Description:
- 'This handsome structure of gray hand-hewn stone is perched upon the side of Warm Springs Ridge and overlooks the historic Town of Bath which was established by Act of the First General Assembly of the State of Virginia in October, 1776, as a health resort for the officers and soldiers of the Revolution and for other infirm persons. George Washington frequently visited these springs, commended them most highly and erected a summer home there. The Castle Site adjoins the celebrated State Park of the Town of Bath (now known as Berkeley Springs, West Virginia) which encompasses "Ye Famed Warm Springs," officially set aside for the "free use of the public for all time." Within the State Park also there are commodious swimming pools, a bath house erected more than a century ago but containing modern equipment, a new bath house with facilities for Turkish and Electric baths, a reading roomm, rest room, band stand, and a huge American Elm tree planted by George Washington, also numberous other shade trees, with benches and tables for picnic parties. For nearly two centuries of recorded history these 'Famed Warm Springs' have been heralded as a sacred mecca where peace, health, and happiness abound and where, according to Indian tradition, the healing waters are blessed by the Great Spirit. The water from these springs is piped into the Castle which is equipped also with electricity and other modern improvements, yet maintains a medieval atmosphere, with its large entrance hall, broad staircase and huge stone fireplaces. Guests are assured of creature comforts, congenial companionship and commodious quarters, suitable for family parties, sororities, or other responsible groups.'
- IDNO:
- 014112
- Title:
- Castle at Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1937
- IDNO:
- 014117
- Title:
- Castle at Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, W. Va.
- Description:
- The castle was built from 1884-1887.
- IDNO:
- 014120
- Title:
- Castle at Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1975
- Description:
- ''The Castle' built many years ago, overlooks the town of Berkeley Springs, W. Va. Built of massive stone on a rock foundation. It is situated on a commanding location overlooking the famous mineral springs. It stands on grounds regarded as neutral territory by all Indian Tribes. Its 20 rooms are furnished in antiques of the period in which the castle was built. Tours are conducted daily. Enter from Route 9, West.'
- IDNO:
- 014133
- Title:
- Castle at Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1960
- Description:
- The castle overlooks the park in Berkeley Springs and is one of the landmarks of the town.
- IDNO:
- 035058
- Title:
- Postcard of the Castle, Berkeley Springs, W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 035071
- Title:
- Postcard of the Castle in Berkeley Springs, W. Va.
- Description:
- "The Castle is a bit of the historic Rhine of Medieval Europe transplanted to the Western World. It is likened unto the 'Castle of Enchantment' referred to by a great English writer. The Castle contains numerous curios collected by the owners from many foreign countries. The main parts of the Castle are furnished with antiques. Visitors are conducted through for a small fee."
