Boldt Castle, 4k, New York Gilded Age mansion

A short documentary on the Boldt Mansion and the social conditions that made it possible.

[@verahinnant8021]

I visited there when it,was still just like he left it after his wife died. It was beautiful sitting unfinished.

[@karenmccourt8240]

Me, too. There many, many years ago.

[@alexxstarr27]

Amazing how many, beautiful places have such tragic stories.

[@brianunkefer3687]

One of my most memorable vacations with my Mom and Dad. It was in the early 70s and it was as he left it. The amazing staircase was nothing but plywood stairs and two by four handrails. Congrats to all of the amazing trades people that brought life to Boldt Castle. Including more of the before pics would really show what work was done. Not a restoration but a miracle. Thanks for the video. It brought Mom and Dad back to me.

[@Alex.smiffy]

The castle was nearly finished when Louise died. Sadly , the place was looted of most of the interior finishes before it was taken over and restoration started.

[@josephengeln1653]

@Alex.smiffy yes. Very sad. But they did a great job restoring it.

[@jenniferryersejones9876]

I think it was around 1974, when I was 7, that my family and I travelled from Ontario to this island. I mostly remember the bowling alley and having to walk around the edges of a room as the floor was rotting in the middle. This is so wonderful, seeing what has been restored and what is in progress! I wish my mum was 'on line', so I could show her this video. Thank you.

[@josephengeln1653]

Thank you for your comment

[@louchat333]

The Gilded Age produced some amazing buildings. I wish I could see them all.

[@josephengeln1653]

Indeed. I just finished the Newport Mansions. Should publish tomorrow

[@brianwelker5166]

I love to visit there. Been there several times. Can't only imagine what it would have looked like if completed. Thanks for the video!

[@josephengeln1653]

Thank you for watching

[@rgrndu]

Yes, you can!

[@sarahsoutar252]

I lived in Alexandria Bay when I was younger and got married at Boldt Castle 15 years ago. I love that area, the fishing is great.

[@lauriepearce]

Mr. Boldt certainly had an eye for beauty within creating this amazing mansion didn't he!! His wife was lovely looking as well...I feel sad for his loss of her!! Lastly, it's wonderful that it has been saved so we can all enjoy venturing around these magnificent grounds!!! Have a great week-end everyone!!

[@andrea6421]

Wow! It’s a lovely place with a sad history. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@ralphnewcomejr]

Thanks, I love that place, id really like to visit Alex. Bay again to see it fully restored with its beautiful gardens.👍

[@josephengeln1653]

Yes. We spent a full day. Glorious

[@matthewfield2208]

Visited as a kid in the 1980’s and it was amazing and beautiful then, even in disrepair. So great to see so much progress on it. One of the best times with my parents.

[@josephengeln1653]

I’m happy you enjoyed it. It’s my retirement hobby

[@aliciaroles8565]

This is by far one of the best videos on Boldt Castle! Excellent!! Thank you for all the background history! And just a small note, that is not a swimming pool in the castle. That was for the water powered elevator from what a guide said.

[@josephengeln1653]

Thank you very much

[@gracevanwormer7030]

Me ex and I visited here in 1975. Came across your video today. So happy the castle is being restored. Thank you so much for the video!

[@josephengeln1653]

I’m so happy you enjoyed it. It’s my retirement hobby. The restoration is still ongoing

[@sharonbowers9929]

So sad. But so happy to see the love and appreciation for her by restoring her exquisite beauty. Thank you.❤️

[@lokimonsterAq3d]

Last time I was there was I the early 90s not much had been restored then none of the house , just the power house was done we were allowed to sign our names on the in one room so I did , it nice to see how far the renovations have come especially the stainless dome

[@snowrose101]

Looking good, Boldt! We were there about 12 years ago. There are some really nice changes. Thanks for the video!

[@josephengeln1653]

Thanks for watching

[@d.l.l.6578]

Agreed. Loud music makes this difficult to hear.

[@josephengeln1653]

Thank you. I will make that adjustment on the next video. The Newport mansions Your feedback is appreciated. Joe

[@randybourdon2791]

@@josephengeln1653your music was just fine, thanks for sharing. Have been to the castle several times over the years, as a Canadian we always have to have our passports when entering the island. We always come by ferry from Kingston.

[@annebierce5280]

Enjoyed the video but I agree the music was too loud.

[@kathrynkathryn5493]

I had no idea about the Boldt Castle. I will be putting this Beauty on my to do list. Thank you for such an elegant tour. Very well done !!!

[@josephengeln1653]

Thank you very much. We loved it.

[@rachelcody3355]

Thank you for this video. I had not been there in 20 years and I love seeing how much further they got.

[@josephengeln1653]

Thank you. I’m glad it brought back memories

[@maverickflint1991]

I can almost guarantee if it has been kept up all these years it wouldn't have not have needed so much work. If they had been renovating the place since 1977 I hope that it will be done soon and look as good as it did when it was first built. 😊👍❤️

[@josephengeln1653]

Thank you. Yes Much work to be done yet. It’s very expensive and work is done as cash flows. I happy you liked it. Joe

[@jaykqwanlevy4746]

Thank You for this wonderful illustrations GOD’S glory of life in the beauty and restoration of the castle right here in our own backyard here in our USA 🇺🇸 not across the Atlantic but here in our USA 🇺🇸 GOD bless those who work hard for years to restore the our American gilded age life and preservation in JESUS name amen 🙏🏾

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Regular subventions from the Thousand Island Bridge Authority help immeasurably to bring this treasure back to what it should have been. So much fine work has been done since we last visited the Castle some 23 years ago.

[@billy1673]

Great video!

[@josephengeln1653]

Thank you very much

[@maverickflint1991]

❤️❤️❤️ That place is absolutely beautiful

[@maverickflint1991]

That place has amazing views too😊

[@danamarcotteseiler7423]

A truly Beautiful place

[@annettepanagopka8618]

Had a school trip here in early 60s and i remember thinking it was so sad it never was finished. We were told his wife died in a boating accident on the rocks below the castle on a trip to see how construction was going and that's why george never returned.

[@josephengeln1653]

Yes. A sad story. Thanks for your comment

[@Rod-bp8ow]

"There is a time for every purpose, there is a time for every standard, and there is a time for every inquisitive mind"

[@charlottekellum2464]

No music please

[@wandamadore5810]

This is Americas greatness

[@artistsingerwriterproducer8288]

Lovely styled people

[@josephengeln1653]

Yes. They had that

[@jeansalutz8422]

VERY loud music!!

[@chassius]

I visited the Castle in 1977. It didn't look anything like this, I guess 46 years of renovation makes a difference.

[@josephengeln1653]

Yes. It was a beautiful restoration and continues today

[@rachelcody3355]

Just to put the pay in context, using silver as a base, 1 silver dollar back then could buy 100 dollars worth of goods in today's value. So, anyone who got paid 20 cents an hour, is like getting 20 dollars an hour now. The children would have made 2 dollars an hour in today's money. Luckily, we have child labor laws today.

[@josephengeln1653]

Yes. That is correct. Thank you for your input

[@sarahsoutar252]

I had a paper route when I was 11 yrs.old, babysat and worked every summer till I got my working papers. I started out with a strong work ethic, sadly something the younger generation doesn't have these days.

[@gonzalogonzalez4220]

He sucked up to the rich, feeding off of their crumbs and exploited his fellow immigrants to build this place. Ahhh! The very essence of the American Dream!!

[@josephengeln1653]

Yes. Sadly that was and still is true. Thanks for watching

[@generator6946]

America has never ever been committed to paying the help and paying taxes. But they can and do blow a lot of money on vanity projects. A lot of money. Remember, we do without so much so these people can have so much.

[@josephengeln1653]

Thank you. I agree

[@MrsCraigJrPhiladelphia]

PHILADELPHIA USA ☦️🇺🇲🪖🩰🙏🏥❤❤❤❤❤ THANK YOU SIR

[@josephengeln1653]

I’m glad you enjoyed

[@stelladonaconfredobutler9459]

you know, the soundtrack is generally in the background and not screaming over the narrator and film. Lower it and choose something more elegant. I had to stop listening. So overspeaking the voice.

[@TommyWard]

The content is interesting, but the audio is terrible. The piano music is louder than the narration. I couldn't listen.

[@BusyBob6971]

I thought it an informative video. Until the loud music had its way with me and I dipped out and left.

[@carlaschultheis3662]

It’s bit much

[@workingtaxpayer1201]

Can’t listen to the rest of it because of the offensive background noise… Otherwise, it would’ve been interesting

[@johnhayes4456]

Kestril.

[@mystikalecho]

Music too loud!!! I can’t hear you speak

[@josephengeln1653]

Thank you Others have noted that too. Future videos will have lower music volume. Thanks again. Joe

[@Nancy-tr5fi]

Good photos, though that piano is crazy making. What has it to do with story? Guess is flapper dancing music that has nothing to do with story. Would be lovely without loud intrusive bad music.

[@josephengeln1653]

Thank you. I have made a change in volume to make in more softer compared to the voice in future videos. Joe

[@Mr91495osh]

And kids were paid 2cents per hour

[@brianpeterson5559]

I can admire it but always bothered me that some spent this kind of money while so many had nothing. Im sure if I was a millionaire in those days I would've helped as many as possible

[@rgrndu]

Sure, sure.

[@heathergustafson4237]

I’m sure they did!

[@maribelle9739]

Is this video about immigration, poverty and Mr. Bolts lifestyle, or is it about the castle?????

[@josephengeln1653]

Hi. Thanks for the comment. I am a bit of a history buff as well as traveler. I like putting things into their historical perspective. So it includes a bit of the history in which the castle was built as well as the castle

[@tristanearley3465]

What? No tv lol

[@louisedumais6496]

really annoying sound track on a loop

[@josephengeln1653]

Thank you for your comment. But I’m not sure why you say it’s looped. It’s not. But I agree that Music is a matter of taste.

[@dingusdingus2152]

Music too loud video unwatchable

[@josephengeln1653]

Maybe lower the volume. It’d meets NAB standards. Thanks for your comment Joe

[@dingusdingus2152]

@@josephengeln1653 if I lower the volume I can't hear the narrator. Which is too bad because it's an otherwise excellent video and very interesting content/subject.

[@hollybeaudry4259]

It's in northern NY not upstate If you are going to put out video know the facts

[@josephengeln1653]

Thank you. I checked with the Castle. They said upstate. But thank you

[@cherylmellblom5471]

In the state of New York some people refer to upstate New York as anything north of NYC. Anyway it is on the beautiful St. Lawrence.

[@RobertMadden]

Look up the definition of a castle. Although beautiful and amazing, it’s not, by definition, a castle. Words matter.

[@josephengeln1653]

Yes. Words matter. The official title of the property is Boldt Castle.

[@RobertMadden]

@@josephengeln1653 I get it. Beautiful video.

[@josephengeln1653]

Thank you

[@veronicaroach3667]

So - who paid for all this restoraion of a building that was never completed in the first place? It offends my sense of what matters ! The amount of money spent on this would likely pay for many beautiful homes for those born without the silver spoon. OK so he earned it, and his beaitiful wife died young, very sadly, and he needed to do something to mourn & put his love for her into something good - but this house, while gorgeous, does not do the most good he COULD have done with his fortune. Sad really ! The Gilded Age is really a horrible example of wealth gone completely mad & all done to impress other people. If you argue that this is a really good way to keep tradespeople in sync with their crafts, so that we do not lose their talents, then maybe that is the best reason to finish this mansion ??

[@josephengeln1653]

Thanks for your comment. It was paid for by the Thousand islands bridge authority. My next video should be up next week. If focused on the corruption and greed of the Gilded Agree. Mark Twain coined the phrase. It was gold gilded on the surface and rotten underneath

[@SKF358]

So a beautiful architecture should not be built and humanity can only be a mass of people in a slew of huts with no great creation? Keep your artless plain; I'll take a world with at least some artistic amazement in it.