Hammond Castle, Gloucester, Massachusetts
John Hays Hammond, Jr., also known as “The Father of the Remote Control,” built this American castle between 1926 and 1929 as a wedding present for his wife Irene and to house his collection of Renaissance, Roman, and medieval artifacts.
Second only to Thomas Edison, Hammond, Jr. held over 400 patents and created ideas for over 800 inventions.
Nowadays, you can tour its charming rooms, including the unique inner courtyard partly made from Medieval storefronts that Hammond found on a trip to France and brought back to the US.
A self-guided tour will take you through the great hall, the Renaissance dining room, the inventions exhibit room, two guest bedrooms, a library, kitchens, and other home parts.
