Detroit Castles, Say What?!

This past weekend I was in the mood for a little adventure, so when I happened to come across what they call "Detroit Castles" on Pinterest I was ready to go. One of my absolute favorite pastimes is touring historical districts. How was it that I had never happened upon these castles? Being a frequent visitor of the "D", and a vehement historic lover, a part of me was embarrassed that I had no clue that these homes existed. I decided to rectify that situation ASAP! And there was one house in particular that caught my eye: James Scott Mansion, better known as Peterboro Castle. I mean, look at it!!!

 

 THAT is indeed a castle, at least in my opinion.

Shout out to the photographer...it took skills to capture this bad boy!

Here's Bodiam Castle in Sussex England for a little comparison. Detroit's Castle is just as grad. Don't think so? Put a moat around it.

 

Saturday was a dreary day in my neck of the woods and quite frankly, time seemed to escape us. After doing a few impromptu projects around the house (painting, electrical work, etc.) and waiting for our little guy to wake up from his super duper long nap, my husband thought that it would be best if we put off our castle search until another day. I wasn't having it. I had already gone my whole life being deprived, I didn't want to wait another day. Besides, what better than an ominous, dark evening to go to an old castle? I batted my lashes a few times and by eight o'clock we were on the road.  *Happy wife happy life, right fellas?*

 

I was in awe when we pulled up to the mansion. Perhaps it wouldn't have done anything for you, but *insert old southern accent* baybee, it floated my boat! Historic? House? Ruins? Yes, I was on ten and a half :-) 

Talk about a challenge...couldn't even fit all of this house into my camera lens...

Naturally I had to take a few pics with me and my little guy :-)

Perhaps my excitement rubbed off on him just a bit! Hey cutie!

My camera just couldn't capture all of it :-( Still, how dope is this?!

 

The only thing that would have enhanced the experience for me would have been getting the chance to explore the inside. Since I had my baby love with me that was out of the question, but I've never been above a good ol' trespass. Don't believe me?

 





 Yea, moving right along...

 

 

That same day we also went to Brush Park and checked out these pretty cool homesteads, unfortunately, they are currently returning to the wild:

Nope, definitely not cookie-cutter...

I'd take it!

Rumor has it, that the area is getting a major makeover--let's hope so!

 

 

After having such a nice time we wasn't quite ready to end our day, so, we headed downtown and decided to let our little guy take in the night air and the city lights. He had a absolute ball :-)

 

 Canada just across the water

 

Night Rider...hanging like wet clothes.

Proud display of U.S.A flags

I was taking shots like a tourist ;-)

 

 

 The Spirit of Detroit!

 

Of course we chilled by the fountain and listened to jazz...

 

City Streets, looka there!

The "beach" between the buildings...cool right? 

 Headed home...the night was good to us...

 

 

So there you have it, our night in a nutshell. We do self-guided historic tours quite often and I NEVER grow tired of them. I hope to go back to Detroit soon (much earlier in the day, obviously) to hunt down more "castles". Just thinking about it fills me with childlike excitement, then again, I'm a bit odd :-P. Anywho, what did you think about the Peterboro Castle? Would you give it a visit?