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  • Welcome
  • Visiting
    • Plan Your Visit
    • Rules Of Boldt Facilities
    • Hospitality
    • Photography
  • Virtual Tour
    • Download the Boldt Castle App
    • The Alster Tower
    • The Castle
    • The Castle Interior
    • The Dove-Cote
    • The Entry Arch
    • The Gardens & Grounds
    • The Gazebo
    • The Power House
    • Renovations
    • Kestrel 1892 Steam Yacht
  • Weddings
  • History
  • News & Events
    • Family Discovery Day
    • Independence Day Fireworks
    • Fairytale Adventure
    • Economic Impact in Region
    • Boldt Castle Employment Listings
    • Thousand Islands Bridge Employment Listings
  • Yacht House
  • Downloads
    • Download the Boldt Castle App
    • Literature
    • Photo Gallery
    • Videos
    • Wallpapers

The Dove-Cote

The Dove-Cote, also known as the Hennery was the first structure built on the island. This was where George Boldt housed his collection of fancy fowl. With a 60 foot tower, there was plenty of room for his birds to stretch their wings. The structure was built prior to Boldt’s purchase of the island and was used as a powerhouse for E. Kirke Hart’s cottage. The original floor plans show that the main tower was fully equipped with dynamo engines and that there was an additional section that was later removed by George Boldt, used as a coal shield and oil house.

On the left side of the Dove-Cote, George Boldt planned to construct a state of the art palm and green house. Boldt commissioned the Hewitt Brothers’ architectural firm to complete the drawings and had planned to use horticultural architectural firm Hutchings & Company to complete the structure.

 

 

 

2022 Dates & Hours of Operation:

    Boldt Castle & Boldt Yacht House

  • May 7 - October 10:

    10:30 AM - 6:30 PM

  • Admissions Booth closes 1 hour prior to Boldt Castle closing.

Special Hours:

Boldt Castle will remain open until 7:30pm on Independence Day Weekend on Saturday, July 2nd and Sunday, July 3rd and remain open until 7:30pm on Labor Day Weekend on Saturday, September 3rd and Sunday, September 4th.

For more info: 315.482.9724

Boat tours from both the U.S. and Canada stop at Heart Island. Extensive docking is available for private pleasure craft. A shuttle from Heart Island provides access to the Boldt Castle Yacht House.

Please Note: The Castle does not have climate control. Please dress appropriately for the weather.

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Web site courtesy of the:
Thousand Islands Bridge Authority / Boldt Castle
PO Box 428, Collins Landing
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607

In Season: 315-482-9724
Off Season: 315-482-2501

Coordinates:
+44° 20' 40.29" N, -75° 55' 21.27" W

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