Braden Castle - Bradenton, Florida, USA
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Postcard of the Braden Castle ruins in Bradenton, Florida.
Waymark Code: WM10P2G
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 06/05/2019
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Located east of downtown Bradenton is the Braden Castle Park. Within the park is the Braden Castle ruins. This structure was built in 1850 by brothers Dr. Joseph Addison Braden and his brother Hector as the home and fortress for their sugar cane plantation. It caught fire in 1903 and is now just the tabby wall remains.
Description on postcard:
Bradenton Florida
The crumbling ruins of Braden Castle stand as a monument to the thrilling history of pioneer days. Built in 1850, the mansion withstood a number Indian attacks, and was finally destroyed by fire in 1900. Today it is the site of a camping community of several hundred bungalows.
Physical Address:
Braden Castle Drive
Bradenton, FL USA
34205
Related Web Site: [Web Link]
Description of Postcard Location:
Photo taken at the intersection of Braden Castle Drive and Riverview Lane facing northwest to Plaza Street East.
Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
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