Queen's Castle facts for kids
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Queen's Castle
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 Location in New York
Location in the United States
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| Location | NY 414, Lodi, New York |
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| Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
| Built | ca. 1881 |
| Architect | Nash, Arthur |
| NRHP reference No. | 99000564 |
| Added to NRHP | June 01, 1999 |
Queen's Castle is a historic building in Lodi, New York. It is also known as Camp Fossenvue or just Fossenvue. The name "Fossenvue" is a fun word puzzle, an anagram for "seven of us"! This rustic building was built around 1881. It sits right on the shore of Seneca Lake.
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A Look at Queen's Castle
Queen's Castle is a one-story building. It is shaped like a square, about 17 feet by 18 feet. The building has a steeply sloped roof made of wood shingles. It is the only part left of the original Camp Fossenvue.
Camp Fossenvue's Story
Camp Fossenvue started in 1875. It was a summer camp by the lake. Young women came here to learn and enjoy many activities. They could explore new ideas and take part in physical and fun outdoor games. The camp was a special place for them to grow and be active. The women's camp closed in 1901.
Later Years
In 1924, the land was sold. The Elmira Council of Boy Scouts bought it. They used it as Camp Seneca until 1989. Later, in 1996, the United States Department of Agriculture bought the property. It then became part of the beautiful Finger Lakes National Forest.
Who Designed It?
The building was designed by Arthur Nash. He was an architect from North Carolina. He was born in Geneva, New York, which is nearby.
A Place of History
Queen's Castle is an important historical site. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. This means it is a special place recognized for its history.
