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Benjamin Walker Castle
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Exterior view of the front of the disintegrating Benjamin Walker Castle. Much of the window glass is broken out, and the sandstone bricks are eroding or breaking off. The wooden door is weathered, and the path is overgrown.
circa 1880-1889
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Benjamin Walker Castle
circa 1880-1889
Exterior view of the disintegrating Benjamin Walker Castle in the 900 block of E. Gorham Street. The castle was built by an Englishman, Benjamin Walker, about 1863. The Walkers returned to England ...
Benjamin Walker Castle
1885
Benjamin Walker Castle, 1862-1893 in the 900 block East Gorham Street. The front door is partially open, and a woman is sitting to the right of the entrance.
Benjamin Walker Castle
1890
A view of the rear entrance to the Benjamin Walker castle (ca. 1862-1893) and its surrounding backyard, 900 block East Gorham Street.
Benjamin Walker Castle
circa 1910-1919
Winter view, with snow on the ground, of the Benjamin Walker Castle from the path leading up to the front entrance in the 900 block of East Gorham Street. There is a black dog on the path.
Benjamin Walker Castle
1890
Side view of Benjamin Walker Castle, (1862-1893) in the 900 block of East Gorham Street.
Benjamin Walker Castle
circa 1890-1899
View looking across lawn towards the Benjamin Walker Castle, 1862-1893, in the 900 block of East Gorham Street.
