Overhanging dormers, top floor of French Castle, Old Fort Niagara, New York
This is more about the French Castle, which I posted about last week HERE.
French Castle
Reminder: The castle faces (on the opposite side of the building) the Niagara River and Canada. From 1726 to 1759, France controlled the Niagara River and therefore the major water route into the Great Lakes and the interior of North America.
Top floor window from the inside
The hole is for fitting muskets or swivel guns through.
Guard room, second floor
Beds on the left (which you cannot see) and benches here where approximately 20 soldiers ate and mingled.
Officers' Mess, second floor
There's room here for between three and five French army officers to eat and socialize.
Chapel
A chapel was an important feature in all 18th century French garrisons.
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33 comments:
I love visiting these historic places through photos!
I'm really envious here, I also would love to visit there! wow thanks for sharing your pictures!I love the first and the last shot, the chapel detail is adorable!
Hugs and a nice week
Léia
Okay, the overhanging dormers are the New World version of Mansart windows (the guy who designed most of the palace and of the city)! I love these holes, we call them "meurtrières", I had never seen a wooden one before, most of the ones that have survived here are in strongholds that used to be as strong as the rocks they were made of.
I really like how everything looks "untouched". Does it smell musty in there or is there a beeswax smell?
This is really very interesting!
I love the ancient look of the first photograph. I can't imagine how cold it had to be in these castles.
Interesting world, EG, but I wouldn't trade my life with the officers or soldiers who had to live there! I have yet to visit a castle or fort that gave me any sense of comfort.
What a fascinating, historic place! Your photos are fantastic as always and definitely the next best thing to being there. Love the details that you've included, they make your wonderful post even better and so interesting! Have a wonderful week and wishing you a very, Merry and Joyous Christmas!
Sylvia
I thought those holes were BIG keyholes!
This is a fascinating place...I think I'll put it on my "bucket list." But I'd better get going on some of those things 'cause I could kick the ol' bucket any time!
Re the castle...as I think I said before, it would appear to be a cold, damp, musty place to live...not that anyone's invited me to live there, but, still...
Great shots, EG. Thanks for showing these to us. I never know about this place. MB
Looks very interesting. I always wondered what it would have been like living long ago.
When these historic structures are furnished it makes is easier to imagine what life was like in the past and grateful to be able to enjoy some of our modern conveniences. If we take time to reflect we might even realize we don’t need them all.
i thought the holes are keyholes.:p a fascinating place...i love the stone walls.
I enjoy these historic places. You've given us a great tour. :)
Wonderful shot of French castle. It has beautiful interiors.
Great photos, love seeing history...
thanks for sharing.
Sure was a different world then. Appreciate the tour.
The table looks inviting and colorfully set. The hanging jackets make the room seem very much alive.
Very nice to take time and visit historical places.
Happy Christmas.
Very interesting post! What a beautiful fort. I love the limestone walls.
Interesting castle to visit, I enjoyed your photos. Thanks for sharing.
I was wondering about taht upside down keyhole. :) But you gave the answer. :)
Wishing you a merry christmas!
I wish you a Merry Christmas, Tina!!!!
It looks so quaint now, but I bet was a tad uncomfortable for them.
I wonder if i could survive a castle
More excellent photos of the Castle. Boom & Gary of The Vermilon River.
I love those old buildings. Excellent shots.
Those wooden dormers are fabulous. Have a joyful Christmas!
This is all very interesting and awe inspiring thank you for showing this.
What an interesting place. It's always fascinating to learn the history and to understand the different influences.
I love the pictures and the interesting history. My favorite way to learn. I hope we get to this area on our next road trip.
Thank you for a wonderful tour of some Canadian history. Great photos
Oh I'm so happy you shared more. Love this building!
what a wonderful castle! Thanks for the tour!
I was telling Sarah about this the other day...so glad you showed more of it.
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