Stone And Stories Lost To Time
Across the United States, grand mansions once built to showcase power and ambition now stand empty, weathered, and largely forgotten. Each crumbling staircase and silent hall tells a story and still raises questions.
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Hearthstone Castle, Danbury, Connecticut
Between 1895 and 1899, Hearthstone Castle was constructed as a grand private residence during the city’s industrial rise. It was first named “Sanford Castle” after its owner, E Starr Sanford, who was a famous photographer. However, he sold it in 1902.
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Hearthstone Castle, Danbury, Connecticut (Cont.)
The new owner, Victor Buck, and his family changed the name to “Buck’s Castle” before selling it. Irene Parks and later heirs lived in the castle before it was sold to the town of Danbury. However, the site wasn’t well-maintained, and the roof has collapsed. Restoration options have been discussed ever since, with no real progress…