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Located on a small island in the Hudson River about 60 miles north of Manhattan, the castle was constructed by Scottish-born arms dealer who bought the island in 1900 to house his munitions arsenal. In 1920, two years after Francis Bannerman's death, 200 tons of ammunition exploded; parts of the house, including windows, were destroyed. The island has been vacant since 1950, but it's open for tours today.
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Located on a small island in the Hudson River about 60 miles north of Manhattan, the castle was constructed by Scottish-born arms dealer who bought the island in 1900 to house his munitions arsenal. In 1920, two years after Francis Bannerman's death, 200 tons of ammunition exploded; parts of the house, including windows, were destroyed. The island has been vacant since 1950, but it's open for tours today.