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The Coral Castle, located in Homestead Florida, is a fascinating site.
Built by Latvian engineer/stone mason, Edward Leedskalnin, The Coral Castle is considered an example of wonderous engineering, impressively built before the use of, current, modern, technology.
Most people visit The Coral Castle for the how.
How
As I chat with a fellow visitor, he explains a friend said he had to see the alien architecture. Edward, when asked how he solo assembled a structure made of massive, heavy, stone, stated he used the “secrets of the pyramids.” Thus some people speculate that The Coral Castle was built using Ancient Alien technology.
Edward tended to work alone, at night, probably because… sunny, hot, humid, Florida…but people take his nocturnal proclivities to mean he purposely concealed his construction methods. Since there are parts of The Coral Castle, that are built with astronomy in mind, whispers prevail that it was built using magnetic Ley Lines and/or wormhole technology.
Another belief is that Edward was the Professor Dumbledore of engineering/construction and could easily levitate the massive stone, using magic.
Practical theories conclude that, due to growing up in a family of stone masons, Edward was an engineering genius, who applied the science of weight and leverage to build the structure of his dreams.
The site give numerous details of the intricate construction to learn the how, but as a creative and psychology enthusiast, I am obsessed with the why.
Why
In Latvia, Edward was engaged. The love of his life broke off the engagement, so Edward moved to America, and built The Coral Castle to impress his lost lady love.
While building his offering to amour, Edward lived in the castle’s tower.
For his beloved, he built a dining area. Complete with heart-shaped table.
My favorite area, the reading room
The most uncomfortable bedroom imaginable.
Edward built everything with the assumption that he and his bride would welcome at least one child/heir to the castle kingdom.
There is a heavy stone rocking chair, that actually rocked.
There is the huge stone door that at one time could be opened with the mere touch of a finger. The door eventually broke, and modern engineers have not been able to restore it fully. Edward’s genius is difficult to replicate.
Sadly his sweetheart never returned to him, or ever looked upon her castle. I must admit instead of being wooed by such a gesture, it would confirm the red flags that made me break the engagement in the first place.
Some believe that the project wasn’t as much a shrine to unrequited affection, but more an ambitious hobby, to help Edward assuage his feelings of rejection. I’m a proponent of individuals having hobbies. I believe there would be less drama and un-needed negative opinions and actions, if more people engaged in creative, positive, hobbies. Who knows, maybe your ambitious hobby will leave a legacy and be appreciated by countless people one-day.
Edward enjoyed being a mystery and local celebrity. He welcomed visitors.
Though Edward died in 1951, visitors are still welcome to The Coral Castle.
You must take a guided tour and be watched during your visit. This ensures the preservation of the site, so The Coral Castle can continue to marvel those who love science, architecture, conspiracy theories, fascinating character stories, and/or quirky tourist attractions.
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