![]() His son, David, had suggested the uninhabited Pollepel Island as a good location to build an arsenal, and Bannerman purchased the island in 1900. ![]() It was after the Spanish-American War when his supply of goods became too large (and too dangerous) to be housed in NYC, and Bannerman needed to seek out a new location to safely house his inventory. Bannerman Castle, as seen from the island His business started out with a warehouse in Brooklyn before moving into a showroom in Manhattan, and he sold goods through a mail order catalog as well. He acquired surplus military equipment and supplies that were meant to be sold off for scrap but which Bannerman was able to sell for more. Bannerman’s father used to buy surplus military supplies at Navy auctions, and Bannerman took over the family business, cashing in at the end of the Civil War and Spanish-American War. Instead, it was used by a man named Francis Bannerman to store his massive inventory of weapons, gunpowder, and other generally explosive materials. Or if you’re feeling particularly adventurous, you can kayak over instead! Bannerman Castle, as seen from the boat dockīannerman Castle was not a castle in the sense that it was anyone’s home. When we visited, we took the boat from Newburgh, NY, which is on the west side of the Hudson River, but you can also catch a boat over from Beacon, NY on the east side if you prefer. The castle is currently under the care of the Bannerman Castle Trust, and you may only visit today through one of their organized tours or special events. ![]() Back in 2013, we visited Bannerman Castle, which is situated on Pollepel Island in the middle of the Hudson River. As we continue to move more into fall, I’m reminded of another lovely fall trip my husband and I took to the Hudson River Valley several years ago. ![]()
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