The antique residences and structures in Maine are very remarkable. These houses and castles in the Gothic and Victorian styles give the Northeast an air of the past and a sense of enchantment. Although the castles vary in size, design, and purpose, they all have remarkable attributes befitting a king or queen.
WCASSET’s Castle Tucker
I always thought it was awesome that my hometown had a castle, having spent my early school years in Wiscasset. A well-known maritime family owned Castle Tucker, according to historicnewengland.org. “Built in 1807 and in need of updating at the time the Tuckers moved in, the house was redecorated and furnished to satisfy modern Victorian taste and sensibilities.” Visit the Historic New England website to learn more about Castle Tucker’s history and to purchase tickets for the tour.
The Castle of Beckett in Cape Elizabeth
The address of Beckett’s Castle is 1 Singles Road, Cape Elizabeth. This vacation home of Sylvester B. Beckett was referred to as ‘Beckett’s Castle,’ according to MaineMemory.net. It was erected in the Gothic style sometime around 1850. The two individuals in the photograph’s foreground could be Sylvester B. Beckett and Augusta Beckett Verrill. I discovered that this castle is said to be haunted after doing a little internet research.
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