We went up to Knapp’s castle today and found both the sun and something surprising. There have been some changes up there recently. Much to our wondering eyes did appear signs of human habitation and no signs of deer. An RV, stonework in the shape of an amphitheater, a slip shod storage shack, and a vehement No Vandalizing sign startled us.
The views were still beautiful.
Built in 1916 by George Knapp of Union Carbide and sold in 1940 to Francis Holden who owned it for a mere 5 weeks before it burnt to the ground, the property was sold to Castillo Cielo Holding Company of Colorado in 2004. In 2010 a 31.3% interest was bought by Calvin L. Smith who might be the person making changes.
Looks like the changes won’t be happening quickly.
It looks like we can still go there…………..for now.
