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#174 - Bishop Castle: the Colorado Landmark Built by One Man

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English - March 20, 2024 22:02 - 29 minutes - 16.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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Charlotte talks about Bishop Castle, a huge stone building in Colorado built over the course of 60 years by one man, Jim Bishop. The family describe it as “a monumental statue in stone and iron that cries loud testament to the beauty and glory of not only having a dream, but sticking with your dream no matter what." Learn about the history of this amazing place – and you can even visit for free!

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Ginny Di's tweet that inspired this episode Bishop Castle Bishop’s Castle – Rye, CO | Castle Landmark in Southern Colorado The Legacy Of Bishop Castle Has Only Been Singed By Fire | Colorado Public Radio The Colorado Man Who Single-Handedly Built A Castle Over 53 Years

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