Alexandria Bay
New York · United States
Cruise through millionaires row to view the large "cottages" built by the wealthy during the "Guilded Age"
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Alexandria Bay
Welcome to Alexandria Bay, a captivating waterfront village nestled along the spectacular borders of the Saint Lawrence River. As we stand at the precipice of this majestic waterway, we are looking out over an extraordinary…
Listen in the app2The Historic Riverwalk and Cornwall Brothers Museum
Our exploration commences along the Alexandria Bay Riverwalk, starting near the intersection of James Street. Here, the charming, accessible pathway meanders gently along the waterfront, offering our first unobstructed views of…
Listen in the app3Scenic View Park and Casino Island
Proceeding just a short distance along the shoreline, we arrive at the expansive and beautifully maintained Scenic View Park. This public space serves as the communal heart of Alexandria Bay, providing residents and visitors…
Listen in the app4The American Narrows and Shipping Channels
To truly comprehend the geography of Alexandria Bay, we must venture off the mainland and navigate the legendary American Narrows. Departing from the downtown docks aboard one of the Uncle Sam Boat Tours, the perspective shifts…
Listen in the app5Heart Island Arrival and the Arch of Honor
Our maritime journey deposits us at the grand receiving docks of Heart Island, a picturesque five acre expanse that serves as the canvas for one of the most tragic love stories in American architectural history. In eighteen…
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A short walk along the beautifully manicured waterfront pathways of Heart Island brings us to an incredibly unique and whimsical structure known as the Alster Tower. Often affectionately referred to as the Playhouse, this…
Listen in the app7The Dove Cote and The Powerhouse
Navigating toward the eastern edge of Heart Island, the landscape transitions to accommodate the utilitarian, yet highly stylized, support structures necessary for an estate of this magnitude. Our first point of interest here is…
Listen in the app8Boldt Castle: The Grand Floor
We now approach the magnificent core of Heart Island: the main structure of Boldt Castle itself. Designed as a colossal six story edifice encompassing an astounding one hundred and twenty rooms, thirty one fireplaces, and thirty…
Listen in the app9Boldt Castle: The Private Suites
Ascending the magnificent grand staircase, or perhaps utilizing the historic Otis elevator, which remarkably was the first of its kind installed north of New York City, we arrive at the second floor. This level was meticulously…
Listen in the app10Closing
As our comprehensive exploration of Alexandria Bay and Heart Island draws to a close, we are left to ponder the profound dichotomies that define this extraordinary region. We have journeyed from the bustling, historic stone…
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What is Alexandria Bay?
Alexandria Bay is a place in New York · United States with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | New York · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 44.3334, -75.9109 |
| Last updated |
