Join us as we explore the mysterious ruins of a European-style castle that was built in the early 1900s by Robert McClure Snyder, a wealthy Kansas City businessman. The castle burned down in 1942, now standing as captivating ruins. If you like what we do and would like to help support these explores: ☕ BUY US A COFFEE: www.buymeacoffee.com/pinintheatlas 🫙 TIP JAR: www.paypal.com/paypalme/pinintheatlas ✅ PATREON: www.patreon.com/pinintheatlas 🧞♂AMAZON WISH LIST: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3FJC5W7Z1C19A/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1 Contact us: info4pinintheatlas@gmail.com Website: pinintheatlas.com/
Nice find and showing the excellent rock workman ship and after all the nasty fires the wall still stand most likely European mason labor the new the right way🇺🇸 thank you. P s Stay cool
Those structures must have been lovely, as shown in pics from the early days. How sad what became of it, after the fires... and that the owner died so soon, after it was completed, in the accident. It's in a beautiful location, and sits up high. Thank you, Andrea and Steven, for filling in the details, as you always do so well. I think there is a melancholy feeling about the place. The weather suited it so beautifully, I thought. 🕍🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Yeah, that Post Office was something else.💛
Ha ha! All around the watchtower the fires burned. Then the hooligans came and burned the tower. Now it sits, a memory of the past. Just a stones throw from waters that could last. Great job to both of you. The editing, the narrative, and the story all clicked. Well done! 😊 The best part of my day. Thanks for sharing. Stay cool, lov yas. 😘
Another Awesome adventure with my Pin and beers cheers that place was awesome I'll bet it was beautiful in the day thank you for letting us along for the journey I look forward to seeing you guys on Tuesdays 😀❤
Another interesting site and video! I actually commented earlier, but those comments seemed to have disappeared yet again. The fire is thought to of started as a result of one of the fireplaces throwing out sparks during the time it was a hotel. I suspect the "Castle" is just a marketing upgrade to get people to come see it ... though there are a lot of places called castle in the states. Being a fan of "Dances with Wolves" ... ha ha tonka sounds like it should be laughing buffalo! :-) We use to take geology students to Missouri every fall. The area we would visit was around Johnson Shut-ins State Park. It's part of a volcanic caldera and it gave the students a chance to see volcanic rocks in place. The last time I was there ... Missouri had a record cold spell and snowfall. I ended up sleeping in my insulated coveralls in my sleeping bag to keep warm. Around midnight ... there was a lot of noise ... people, hammering and such. I did not want to exit my warm cocoon to see what was going on, but the next morning a city of expedition tents had been built around me. It appears we were there the same time as the Boy Scouts Fall Camporee. We had our rocks described and we left that morning giving the scouts the winter wonderland!
@@normstephens8354 thanks for the info Norm and the funny story about the Boy Scouts. Would love to have seen your face when you woke up with all those tents surrounding you. Comments have a way of disappearing for some reason. Maybe there was a certain word the algorithm didn’t like!!! It happens all too often these days
@@PinInTheAtlas I felt a bit like a flea on a dog in my two kids and a dog tent surrounded by all those expedition tents! 🙂 I wondered if naming the coveralls I was wearing caused the deleted post? I left the brand name out the second time. Lots of interesting places in Missouri!
I'm going with the dungeon theory! Sounds cooler than a cellar. Wonder if there are any photos of the interior that exist. Two thumbs up with this one!👍👍
What a beautiful area. Those darn hooligans, they always destroy places that have so much history. I bet when they grew up, they realized what they destroyed and wish they could take it back. Hopefully they raised their children right and told them don't destroy or vandalize history. Thank you for sharing and God Bless you and your family. Stay safe and see you on your next adventure. 🥰👍👍👍👍👍🏰(🌹🐞🦂🌵)
How sad to lose this gorgeous mansion to fire. The rockwork is something that probably can't be duplicated today and last as long as this has, even being burned by fire. Great trip, thanks guys.
Wow, how beautiful! And so fitting for your particular esthetic. Thanks for a nice video! .. those hooligan vandals, in the dungeon with them, Andrea! 😊
This place reminds me of Wolf House. Jack London's home that he was building, but never lived in, as it burned to the ground. The only thing left of it as well are the stone walls.
Actually they are called American Castle's. There was one in Western New York. That live on hill. Then was no one living there and eventually was made into a restaurant. This was back in 1965. So don't know what is the status is now. It was near Pendleton, NY.
There is the question---why? In 1979 vandals smashed the irreplaceable Fresnel lens in the Sandy Point Shoal lighthouse with a baseball bat. How do you quantify damage that cannot be repaired or replaced? The 1942 fire destroyed the house but was an accident; to purposely set fire to the water tower is a crime that defies reason. Well, you are as far East as I have seen you--does this mean you may see some sights on the East Coast?
We can never understand why either. Won’t make it to the coast this time unfortunately. We do have so much pinned in the Carolinas Georgia and West Virginia. Hopefully soon. Maybe next year!
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Join us as we explore the mysterious ruins of a European-style castle that was built in the early 1900s by Robert McClure Snyder, a wealthy Kansas City businessman. The castle burned down in 1942, now standing as captivating ruins.
If you like what we do and would like to help support these explores:
☕ BUY US A COFFEE: www.buymeacoffee.com/pinintheatlas
🫙 TIP JAR: www.paypal.com/paypalme/pinintheatlas
✅ PATREON: www.patreon.com/pinintheatlas
🧞♂AMAZON WISH LIST: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3FJC5W7Z1C19A/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1
Contact us: info4pinintheatlas@gmail.com
Website: pinintheatlas.com/
For that much, to still be standing. That was really good stone work. I doubt anyone could even do that kind of work today.
Craftsmanship was so much better in those days. Things were built to last
Nice find and showing the excellent rock workman ship and after all the nasty fires the wall still stand most likely European mason labor the new the right way🇺🇸 thank you. P s Stay cool
Those structures must have been lovely, as shown in pics from the early days. How sad what became of it, after the fires... and that the owner died so soon, after it was completed, in the accident. It's in a beautiful location, and sits up high. Thank you, Andrea and Steven, for filling in the details, as you always do so well. I think there is a melancholy feeling about the place. The weather suited it so beautifully, I thought.
🕍🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Yeah, that Post Office was something else.💛
A beautiful location and what a view. As all of these places it would have been amazing to see them in their prime. Glad you enjoyed it Rhonda
Ha ha! All around the watchtower the fires burned. Then the hooligans came and burned the tower. Now it sits, a memory of the past. Just a stones throw from waters that could last. Great job to both of you. The editing, the narrative, and the story all clicked. Well done! 😊 The best part of my day. Thanks for sharing. Stay cool, lov yas. 😘
@@richardbeee thank you for the support and lovely comment Richard. Glad you joined us on this journey. ❤️
Sad remains, thanks for showing this American castle.
@@WyomingTraveler you’re welcome. Glad you enjoyed it
Another Awesome adventure with my Pin and beers cheers that place was awesome I'll bet it was beautiful in the day thank you for letting us along for the journey I look forward to seeing you guys on Tuesdays 😀❤
@@RaymondCoggins-xd2re glad you joined us Raymond. Always a pleasure. See you next week.
@@PinInTheAtlas yup 👍
Another interesting site and video! I actually commented earlier, but those comments seemed to have disappeared yet again. The fire is thought to of started as a result of one of the fireplaces throwing out sparks during the time it was a hotel. I suspect the "Castle" is just a marketing upgrade to get people to come see it ... though there are a lot of places called castle in the states. Being a fan of "Dances with Wolves" ... ha ha tonka sounds like it should be laughing buffalo! :-) We use to take geology students to Missouri every fall. The area we would visit was around Johnson Shut-ins State Park. It's part of a volcanic caldera and it gave the students a chance to see volcanic rocks in place. The last time I was there ... Missouri had a record cold spell and snowfall. I ended up sleeping in my insulated coveralls in my sleeping bag to keep warm. Around midnight ... there was a lot of noise ... people, hammering and such. I did not want to exit my warm cocoon to see what was going on, but the next morning a city of expedition tents had been built around me. It appears we were there the same time as the Boy Scouts Fall Camporee. We had our rocks described and we left that morning giving the scouts the winter wonderland!
@@normstephens8354 thanks for the info Norm and the funny story about the Boy Scouts. Would love to have seen your face when you woke up with all those tents surrounding you.
Comments have a way of disappearing for some reason. Maybe there was a certain word the algorithm didn’t like!!! It happens all too often these days
@@PinInTheAtlas I felt a bit like a flea on a dog in my two kids and a dog tent surrounded by all those expedition tents! 🙂 I wondered if naming the coveralls I was wearing caused the deleted post? I left the brand name out the second time. Lots of interesting places in Missouri!
@@normstephens8354 that’s funny. Who knows how YT works!!!
Hey you guys! You sorta in my neck of the woods!
Thanks for showcasing this!!
Our pleasure and thanks for watching
thanks for this video. i agree the view from the top is great. if you ever get close to the lehigh valley in pa. it would be great to meet you both.
@@kenclifford5556 would love that Ken. PA is on the list and lots pinned but not too much boondocking
Cool Video explore. Thanks for taking me along! You two are the best.
@@highdesertbill thanks Bill
Thanks!
@@richardbeee thank you 🙏
@@PinInTheAtlas I'm happy to be able to give. This could change any day. Enjoy while you can. Love yas
@richardbeee ❤️
I'm going with the dungeon theory! Sounds cooler than a cellar. Wonder if there are any photos of the interior that exist. Two thumbs up with this one!👍👍
Thanks Kerry. The photos at the beginning were of the furniture inside but I’m sure there’s more out there.
Must have had some commanding views from the terraces and the rooms :-)
What a beautiful area. Those darn hooligans, they always destroy places that have so much history. I bet when they grew up, they realized what they destroyed and wish they could take it back. Hopefully they raised their children right and told them don't destroy or vandalize history. Thank you for sharing and God Bless you and your family. Stay safe and see you on your next adventure. 🥰👍👍👍👍👍🏰(🌹🐞🦂🌵)
It certainly is a beautiful place Rose.
How sad to lose this gorgeous mansion to fire. The rockwork is something that probably can't be duplicated today and last as long as this has, even being burned by fire. Great trip, thanks guys.
Pretty amazing place and things were built with pride. Thanks Lorna
Wow, how beautiful! And so fitting for your particular esthetic. Thanks for a nice video! .. those hooligan vandals, in the dungeon with them, Andrea! 😊
@@charleyfolkes hey Charley. Yeah no kidding. It’s a beautiful and interesting place to explore.
Love exploring with you two. Thanks
Have you
concider getting a drone
@@iamwinter7060 thank you.
Yes we have but factoring in the cost plus license and the restrictions it’s not in our budget
Still stands in all its glory even though most is destroyed by elements and time
This place reminds me of Wolf House. Jack London's home that he was building, but never lived in, as it burned to the ground. The only thing left of it as well are the stone walls.
Haven't been to the London's home. Just looked it up. Very interesting. Have pinned for an explore when we're in the area. Thank you Diane.
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Actually they are called American Castle's. There was one in Western New York. That live on hill. Then was no one living there and eventually was made into a restaurant. This was back in 1965. So don't know what is the status is now. It was near Pendleton, NY.
@@waynebender8835 will look that up. thanks Wayne
There is the question---why? In 1979 vandals smashed the irreplaceable Fresnel lens in the Sandy Point Shoal lighthouse with a baseball bat. How do you quantify damage that cannot be repaired or replaced? The 1942 fire destroyed the house but was an accident; to purposely set fire to the water tower is a crime that defies reason. Well, you are as far East as I have seen you--does this mean you may see some sights on the East Coast?
We can never understand why either.
Won’t make it to the coast this time unfortunately. We do have so much pinned in the Carolinas Georgia and West Virginia. Hopefully soon. Maybe next year!
@@PinInTheAtlas Letting you know the Carolinas and Georgia are East Coast States, in fact I currently live in Georgia. I will be watching!