Joslyn Castle - Omaha, NE - Historic landmark

Joslyn Castle is a historic folly and national landmark located in the Gold Coast Historic District of Omaha, Nebraska. Today the house is available for tours and can also be rented for private events, and has such stunning designs that it's a must-see for all history and architecture fans.

Joslyn Castle was built in 1903 for George Joslyn and his family. It was built in the classic Scottish Baronial style and was designed by local architect John McDonald. In 1972 the castle was added to the National Register of Historic Places, and in 1979 it became a designated Omaha landmark.

The castle covers 4 stories and some 19,360 sq ft, and has 35 rooms including a reception hall, ballroom, music room, a gold drawing room and a library, to list but a few. There's also 5.5 acres of formal gardens, landscaping and greenhouses, truly showing the opulence of the upper classes of the time.

The house has been beautifully restored to its former glory and is a stunning example of the style of the Victorian era. Hand painted ceilings, marble fireplaces and mahogany staircases fill the mansion, and exquisitely carved oak paneling and stained glass windows can be seen throughout the castle.

To really experience the grandeur at its best, public tours are offered on a regular basis complete with knowledgeable tour guides who can teach visitors about the house and the families that lived there. Tours operate on the first and third Sunday of every month, with tours running at 1, 2 and 3pm. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult, and private group tours of 12 or more people can always be accommodated with prior appointment.

The castle also hosts a number of public events throughout the year, and is also the perfect place to hold a private function. It's an ideal setting for weddings, parties or events of any kind thanks to its unique and exquisite design and opulent feel. There are a number of rooms to choose from, including the drawing room, dining room and the ballroom, all of which would be the ideal place for any number of events.

Dedicated event organizers are always on hand to help plan the perfect function, and every detail can be arranged from the parking to the catering. Outdoor events can be organized and with only one event scheduled per day guests will have the whole grounds to themselves.

The castle is only open to the public for tours on the first and third Sunday of every month, but private events can be arranged at any other time. It's ideally located in Davenport Street in the Historic District of Omaha, and is just one of the many stunning buildings that need to be explored in the area.

Joslyn Castle is a stunning example of Victorian architecture, and is definitely worth seeing. The guided tours give all the information needed to enjoy the visit, and it's the perfect place to hold any kind of function. Anyone in the area should definitely check it out and should consider it as their next private function venue.