Castles USA Episodes (16)
Fonthill Castle
Built in the early 1990s, Fonthill was the home of Henry Chapman Mercer. This castle is a mix of Medieval, Gothic, and Byzantine architectural styles nestled away in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
Hammond Castle
Sitting high over the Atlantic, Hammond Castle brings together a unique combination of art, style, and culture. Built in the 1920s for scientist and inventor John Hays Hammond Jr., this New England coastal gem was modeled after true European castles.
Beardslee Castle
Built for Augustus Beardslee in 1860 this limestone structure resembling an Irish castle is set in the heart of the Mohawk Valley in upstate New York. Despite suffering major fires, the castle's ownership has restored it to all its former glory.
OHEKA Castle
This French-style chateau is the second-largest private residence ever built in America. Oheka Castle was built for financier and philanthropist Otto Hermann Kahn in the middle of a 443-acre plot on the highest point of Long Island.
Bishop's Palace
Bishop's Palace, also known as Gresham's Castle, is an elaborate 19,082 square foot Victorian-style house located in Galveston, Texas. This three-story Châteauesque residence was built for attorney and legislator Walter Gresham between 1887 and 1892.
Castle in the Clouds
After earning his fortune in the shoe industry, Thomas Plant focused on building his country estate in Moultonborough, New Hampshire. Castle in the Clouds is an Arts and Crafts-style mansion perched atop a mountain overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee.
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Now called Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, the estate was the dream of millionaire James Deering, heir of the International Harvester fortune. Construction began in 1914 and during its height, Deering hired 10% of Miami's workforce.
Glynallyn Castle
Glynallyn Castle was inspired by Compton Wynyates, a 16th-century Tudor country house in Warwickshire, England. Now a private residence, Glynallyn has been restored to reflect the castle it once was, with homage to keeping its original 100-year-old charm.
Hempstead House
Nestled into the Gold Coast of Long Island, New York, Hempstead House served as a summer residence for the Guggenheim Family. This Tudor-style castle is a 50,000 square foot estate with a granite and Indiana limestone exterior.
The Elms
Constructed in 1901, The Elms was the summer residence of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Julius Berwind. This Newport mansion was modeled after the mid-18th century French Chateau d'Asnieres (c.1750) outside Paris.
George Eastman Museum
George Eastman, founder of the Eastman Kodak Company, purchased this Rochester, New York property in 1902. Following his death in 1932, Eastman left most of his estate to the University of Rochester. The property now serves as a museum.
Castello di Amorosa
Built for fourth-generation winemaker Dario Sattui, as the only authentically styled 13th-century Tuscan castle winery in America. Today, the medieval-style castle is one of the most popular wineries in Napa Valley.
Olana State Historic Site
Designed by painter Frederic Church, this ornate villa in Hudson, NY is known as the artist's living masterpiece. Today, Olana is a National Historic Landmark with a surrounding 250-acre landscape that visitors can enjoy daily.
Reid Castle
Located on the campus of Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY, this renaissance revival structure was completed in 1892 as a private home for diplomat and owner of the New York Herald Tribune, Whitelaw Reid.
Cairnwood Estate
Built by industrialist John Pitcairn in 1895, the architecture of this gilded age gem blends inspiration from the French Renaissance with classical Greek and Roman influences.
The Breakers
Built as a 'summer cottage' for Cornelius Vanderbilt II, The Breakers sits on the coast of Newport, Rhode Island. This Italian Renaissance-style mansion offers a glimpse into the opulence of the Gilded Age.
Castles USA Clips
Preview: George Eastman Museum
George Eastman, founder of the Eastman Kodak Company, purchased this Rochester, New York property in 1902. Following his death in 1932, Eastman left most of his estate to the University of Rochester. The property now serves as a museum.
Preview: Castles USA Season 2
Follow Judge Jeanine Pirro as she dives into the rich history of the most beautiful Castles in the United States.
Available Now: Castles USA
Follow Judge Jeanine Pirro as she dives into the rich history of the most beautiful Castles in the United States.