Bannerman Island (2011)
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- čas přidán 24. 08. 2013
- It's very easy to see from the southbound train heading from the Hudson Valley to Grand Central Station via Metro North. A Scottish castle which once served as an arsenal, smack in the middle of the Hudson River ...and it is the backdrop as Jim Freni ventures to Pollepel Island with Neil Caplan of the Bannerman Island Trust for an exclusive and historic island tour.
On a sail from Albany to NYC in 1985 we anchored one evening off Bannerman's Island. I rowed the dinghy to the island and went exploring the island in the twilight. I found a nice pile of bricks inside the castle and sat down and smoked a funny cigarette, hopeful that the walls (not yet braced or repaired) were not going to collapse in on me. It was fun roaming with the spirits and for a little while being king of the castle.
Hi im dylan bannerman i love this history and my great great great grandfathers legacy
So sad seeing this beauty left to fall apart. I know it would take a fortune to save it and repair but it would be a fantastic place to see in its original glory
When did you send your donation?
I find it so tragic that so many of these magnificent historical structures are simply left to degenerate to ashes. They are important historical memories of time gone by and should be maintained. US is a rich country and should give grants for such projects. Very sad 😢
Where are the drawings of this complex ? Why is the underground part of these beautiful buildings so illiterate flooded ?
The word "Pollepel" is Dutch for "Pot ladle" Maybe some Dutch influences in the history of this Island? Interesting video, thanks for uploading!
Amazing. I would volunteer to work there.
That man must’ve took crack this morning before he made that video he said it’s Gerasim whenever it’s windy because he’s gonna fall😂😂🤣🤣
3:11 that was cool
So needs restoration.
Ok,...well, is`nt this island a little ways from Newburgh, NY?
Jeff Bezos could fix it with all his cash made off us