The Gingerbread Castle

The Gingerbread Castle was built in the 1920's by Joseph Urban, an architect.  Capturing the feel of childhood fairy stories, the Castle rose in shades of candy colors, attracting children from all over until it's close in the 1970's.  Falling into disrepair despite the efforts of the previous owner, The Gingerbread Castle is a pale shadow of it's former self.  Greeted by climbing vines, crumbling stairs, the smell of damp, and faded pink paint, I stared up from the bottom of the wishing well, hoping this once grand roadside attraction would not fade into obscurity. The current owners of The Gingerbread Castle are trying to get the structure on the registry of historic places, with plans for revitalization.  

Post-hurricane.

the throne room.

through a glass, darkly.

wishing well.