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    How, why, when and where is there a castle on the outskirts of Austin NV?

    Question #124561. Asked by gymkarter13. (Dec 28 11 1:00 AM)


    chorus

    		The castle in question is Stokes Castle.

    How: It was built by Anson Phelps Stokes and patterned after an Italian castle in Roman Campagna. Built of hand-hewn native granite, the castle's stones were hoisted into place using a hand winch and held in place with rock wedging and clay mortar.

    Why: Stokes intended it to be a summer home for his sons in Austin.

    When: Construction started in 1896 and finished in 1897.

    Where: West of Austin, Nevada on Highway 50. (Geographic coordinates: 39°29?37?N 117°4?45?W)

    More info/Sources:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stokes_Castle
    http://www.nevadabeautiful.com/pony-express/stokes-castle-austin-nevada.html

    Dec 28 11, 1:35 AM
    gymkarter13

    		Wowzer Chorus... you are right on the nail there.. I have been there, but only the ground floor is open.. it is SMALL and a ruin now...

    Dec 28 11, 5:17 PM

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