Usen Castle
by Ben Prepelka
Title
Usen Castle
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Ben Prepelka
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Photograph
Description
Those unfamiliar with the Boston metro area may be surprised to find Usen Castle perched upon Boston Rock in Waltham, Massachusetts. This four story castle offers students of Brandeis University skyline views of Boston and bragging rights to this very unique Gothic style dorm.
Once the centerpiece of Middlesex University, the Usen Castle was built on a rock promontory first surveyed by John Winthrop in 1632. Built in 1928 during the Depression Era, the castle was designed to create an aura of mystique for the university. Named for Irving and Edyth Usen, the castle was built from the outside in, resulting in a wide variety of pie shaped rooms, unusual passageways and secret rooms. Mimicking the details of Windsor Castle, the university icon is a must-see for Boston sightseers.
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September 4th, 2020
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Warren LaBaire Photography 16 Days Ago
Your work deserves to be featured in our group "New England including Cape Cod and the Islands" Please consider adding this work to the "2024 Second Quarter Feature Image Collection" (l/f on 4-11-2024)
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Wow! I never knew about this unusual and historic place. Thanks for showing us and giving us the story!lf
Dr Debra Stewart's Gallery
Wonderful photographic artistry and capture of the castle and fall leaves!!! -Tweet!
Gull G
πππArt provides an opportunity for kaleidoscopic thinking. Each time we shift the lens of our perceptions, we gain new perspectives β and new opportunities for innovation.πππ CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RECENT SALE OF A WONDERFUL WORK!
Danielle R T Haney
This is Awesome & your description makes me wanna go! Love the gray sky & moodiness here~
Morris Finkelstein
Wonderful photograph of a castle with great colors, perspective, and photo description, Ben! F/L
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