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Review:
Like many of the other castles on this list, Hammond Castle was originally constructed as a private residence, but it's the only castle to have been built by an eccentric inventor. The "father of remote control", John Hays Hammond, Jr., lived and worked here for many years, and the castle boasts unique features like a round library, an indoor pool with its own weather system, and a gigantic pipe organ. There are also displays about Hammond's life and work. Self-guided tours are offered between May and September, but the castle also opens for special Halloween and Christmas events during the fall and winter.
Hammond Castle , 80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930, Phone: 978-283-2080
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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