What is Palmer's Castle?

Not all fairy tales end with a happily ever after. We are exploring the castle of a man who fought battles, got rich, and fell in love, but never had any time for a fairy tale ending.
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
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[@janemarriott3389]

It’s gratifying to see this jewel preserved. Thank you.

[@isaacgalloway4994]

I wait for your new videos to drop religiously haha, never thought I would be this interested in old houses yet here we are.

[@garrettperkins9021]

It’s nice to hear about a property that hasn’t been razed!

[@123pb]

Imagine that home decorated at Christmas

[@christopherkraft1327]

What a fascinating story, this home is very elegant & I'm glad that it still exists!!! 👍👍

[@falcon664]

A group of us stayed there a few years ago. It was beautiful and comfortable. The grounds and view are well worth exploring as well.

[@hittpitch1019]

I had the privilege of staying here as part of a three-day retreat with my college Navigators group back during winter break in 1987. 17 college kids loaded up in a large, rented Winnabego and headed out. The greatest ten-day road trip of my life! We spent two days driving out, three days in a rented lodge skiing at Breckenridge, three days at Glen Eyrie, and two days driving back. We stayed in the castle, and I went up into the top room of the tower. It was actually a bedroom at the time. Best views ever! First-rate ministry, first-rate facility. It was a once-in-a-lifetime trip that I'll never forget. Anyone who ever has a chance to go here needs to do so.

[@peterlarsen7779]

What a gorgeous building! I love the stonework...

[@gkvogt]

Your description of the houses, their history and the people who inhabited them are quite interesting.

[@patricialong5767]

I really admire these tales of business moguls and their huge homes!

[@1trschaefer78]

What a beautiful structure!

[@ropeburnsrussell]

Yay, a survivor!!

[@rutheliz75]

The castle is perfect for its setting. My favorite room is the cozy bedroom .

[@handy-fy1bn]

I was a part of the Christian ministry in college and although I am no longer associated with the ministry, a visit to Glynn Eyrie remains on my bucket list! Thanks for the history and pics!

[@Jack-eo5fn]

That’s interesting. What’s the name of the ministry? It’s ironic that C Springs was founded by Quakers but now it’s loaded with evangelical Christian organizations and headquarters behind every rock.

[@rebarnes2215]

@@Jack-eo5fn The ministry is The Navigators. I grew up in Colorado Springs but didn't know it was founded as a Quaker town. I don't remember the details, but in the 1960's we visited Glen Eyre. Can't remember if we went inside or just looked at the outside. Definitely imposing and beautiful.

[@virginiaeckley3047]

Jesus is coming Soon, it's time to get back with God and Ministry

[@Jack-eo5fn]

@@virginiaeckley3047, Jesus has been coming back since before he died. He said he would be back “before this generation has passed away.” But no, he didn’t return. Then in every century after that, fundamentalist Christians have predicted he was coming back soon. But no. Every generation predicts the return of Jesus, just like every Muslim predicts the return of Mohammad any day now. And Orthodox Jews predict their Messiah is coming (for the first time) any day now. So what does this tell us about the nature of all religions? It tells us that each generation through history has predicted the end of the world, the return of the Messiah, because we think the current generation is so evil that surely the end of the world is nigh. Any day now.

[@rachelcookson3492]

Why? Religion is all a guise for power and money, it’s evil.

[@dennisfaulkner5209]

Ken, I do so enjoy your videos. I love how you delve into the history of each house that you showcase. Keep up the good work. I look forward to each new adventure.

[@michealsmith28]

Thank you for this channel I mean you always see the buildings and you wonder what they are and what they're about I really appreciate this it's fascinating

[@bethbartlett5692]

Copy of my comment, you may be interested: *If Viewers are interested,* there's a detailed documentary on this Man, his successes, and his Homes, just KZbin Search: *Colorado History Experience, Rocky Mountain PBS* They do a fabulous job of Documentaries on several Historic Figures that made an impact on the state and a number of related cities. One of the best PBS Venues I've found. Enjoy! Beth (Sociologist and Historian) Tennessee, USA

[@StamperWendy]

Wow, this history is amazing! Thanks, Ken!

[@ThisHouse]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@melixix3386]

This channel has become one of my favorites out there 👏

[@bethbartlett5692]

Copy/My Comment: *If Viewers are interested,* there's a detailed documentary on this Man, his successes, and his Homes, just KZbin Search: *Colorado History Experience, Rocky Mountain PBS* They do a fabulous job of Documentaries on several Historic Figures that made an impact on the state and a number of related cities. One of the best PBS Venues I've found. Enjoy! Beth (Sociologist and Historian) Tennessee, USA

[@lorivk6690]

When we lived in the area, it was open for winter holiday tea & it was a great afternoon.

[@savannahsmiles1797]

they did great teas!

[@HermicraftAddict]

I've always wanted to visit this place since seeing this in a Colorado documentary. Maybe a nice summer trip...

[@pamelas1002]

Another great video! Thank you. Favorite room? Without question the stair hall!

[@aaronjohnson718]

To me this helps to prove that not many building materials can be made on site but concrete definitely can be made on site without cement trucks and this would save a lot of money and in more ways than one

[@StallionFernando]

Tragic story to such a beautiful home.

[@virginiaeckley3047]

What a beautiful castle

[@KindnessMatters-uy8mq]

Thank you for sharing.

[@lizlittle1641]

My favorite rooms are the ones in the 1300s manor. It was beautiful! I saw similar rooms in his castle/mansion, but they were not as good as the original.

[@cassandraralph5906]

One of my favorite places, and the inside rooms are very nicely done. I am very pleased that it's owned by a Christian ministry today 😀

[@Rebecca-zr3lu]

God, thank you for restoration and history. Thank you for healing. Thank you for love and service in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen 🙏Thank you for the wondrous things that this man did. 🤍

[@vikapica8123]

Good one! Also the high point on i25 between Denver and Colorado Springs is called Palmer divide

[@deborahpetith8710]

Absolutely stunning.

[@bigredc222]

I searched Palmer castle to look for more pictures and got more hits for a Palmer mansion. There was a man named Potter Palmer that lived around the same time, he was also very rich, and he build a mansion in Chicago. I looked at pictures of the mansion and they looked familiar, darned if "This House" had done a video of that mansion a few months ago.

[@nailadee]

Thank goodness it wasn’t torn down like so many are.

[@maxdoubled4800]

Thanks for doing a CO one!!!!

[@ThisHouse]

More to come!

[@Linda98671]

Thank you!

[@willagrant7403]

I liked their tudor.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Thank you for the video

[@michellerafferty3222]

I would love a home like that

[@Robertoamapasuno]

The story often told us that Queen hated Colorado and took her two daughters to England and never returned Ed…True?

[@savannahsmiles1797]

She didn't like the seclusion, or the arid climate.

[@dbest4541]

The steel mill that he started is still in operation today.

[@georgensal]

Beautiful place, thanks for showing it to us. It seems that religion is a very lucrative business, many of these great mansions are bought by religious organizations.....nevertheless, at least they keep the castle in excellent conditions...

[@ravenzyblack]

Most churches are tax exempt. They can be very lucrative businesses.

[@garryferrington811]

Have you thought about William Gillette's castle? After all, it was paid for by Sherlock Holmes.

[@ThisHouse]

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll reach out and see if we can use some of their pictures. I think that would make a fun video. Cheers!

[@cobeer1768]

Just an fyi, Pueblo is pronounced "pweb-loh".

[@njkauto2394]

My palmers castle is when my hand raises my middle finger as a turret. PALMERS 🏰 CASTLE

[@mason_g6820]

Do ‘What is Granot Loma?’

[@ThisHouse]

Thanks for the suggestion, cheers!

[@YaNevrNo]

Sure is pretty.

[@marksletters]

Jack-Oh-Bee-Un (please)

[@kenj.8897]

O get over yourself

[@michealsmith28]

Another thought all these people are dead where are all these people

[@TheFiown]

LOVE your videos but could you please pronounce Jacobean as 'Jacko-bee-in' and not 'Jokobian' , best wishes xx

[@RobertMadden]

I know what it isn’t…a castle.

[@honorladone8682]

Tax-free advantages

[@claudermiller]

Colorado Springs is scary. I'll pass. 😆

[@katherinechase3674]

Boulder is quaint and progressive :)

[@franceselainethurston1606]

You did not show all the rooms and when you did show a room, you didn't show it for very long.

[@chrispaw1]

“The house was a Tudor with a moat” doesn’t make sense. It was a Tudor what?

[@douglaserwinbrandt181]

"A Tudor" refers to an architectural style of building.

[@garethlock50]

No matter how hard they tried or how much money they had, these houses are just poor facsimilies of the real thing. This screams AMERICAN, not 13th Century and certainly not a Castle!

[@amandab.recondwith8006]

It's very frustrating when you show the floor plans and they're so fuzzy we can't even read it. If you can't show it in focus, don't waste our time.

[@bethbartlett5692]

*If Viewers are interested,* there's a detailed documentary on this Man, his successes, and his Homes, just KZbin Search: *Colorado History Experience, Rocky Mountain PBS* They do a fabulous job of Documentaries on several Historic Figures that made an impact on the state and a number of related cities. One of the best PBS Venues I've found. Enjoy! Beth (Sociologist and Historian) Tennessee, USA

[@ThisHouse]

Thank you for sharing!

[@kissingcandy1]

I live in the uk and have visited ightham mote. Its magical.

[@marksletters]

Jack-Oh-Bee-Un (please)

[@moobrien1747]

Freakmasons?