July 2008. The information for this article came mostly from the Castle’s own information pamphlet, and from conversations with guides.

From a humble beginning as a poor immigrant, George Boldt (1851-1916) worked his way up to becoming one of America’s richest men (think Waldorf Astoria and other great hotels). In 1877 he married Louise, 15 years his junior, to whom he devoted his life and love ever after. She was his business partner in many ventures, and bore him two children.

In 1896 they bought the 5 acre (2 ... (more)