HAMMOND CASTLE

GLOUCESTER, MA

Hammond Castle is a medieval-style castle located in the city of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Built in the early 20th century by John Hays Hammond, Jr., a wealthy inventor, the castle was intended to serve as his residence. The castle is built in a Romanesque Revival style and is constructed of stone and steel. It is situated on a rocky promontory overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

The castle includes numerous towers, turrets, and passageways, and also features a drawbridge, moat, and a courtyard. Inside, visitors can find a museum, which showcases artifacts from Hammond’s life and inventions, as well as a laboratory. The laboratory is an exact replica of the one he used in England.

The grounds of the castle are a popular destination for visitors. The gardens feature a variety of plant life, such as rosebushes and rhododendrons, as well as a number of statues.

In addition to being a popular tourist destination, Hammond Castle is also home to the Hammond Castle Museum. The museum features a collection of artifacts from the castle, including Hammond’s inventions, as well as his collection of ancient artifacts. The museum also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including art shows, lectures, and live music performances.

HAMMOND CASTLE is a History Museum in GLOUCESTER MA. US MID #8402500263

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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• website: http://www.hammondcastle.org

HAMMOND MUSEUM INC
80 HESPERUS AVE
GLOUCESTER
MA
01930-5273

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