Spicer Castle

Spicer Castle crumbles, signaling end of an era

June 13, 2020

Spicer Castle crumbles, signaling end of an era
With a crunch, a heave and a groan, the hydraulic arms of heavy machinery sank their jaws into the Spicer Castle Tuesday morning.  And just like that, 125 years of history toppled in a heap. Constructed in 1895 by Spicer founder John Spicer and long since operating as a bed and breakfast owned by the Latham family, the structure had fallen into disrepair after it had been put up for sale in 2018. Although attempts were made by local entities to explore funding options for preserving the Castle,

Spicer Castle to close: Family of John Spicer has owned lake cottage for 123 years

May 17, 2018

Spicer Castle to close: Family of John Spicer has owned lake cottage for 123 years
SPICER—A historic Spicer community landmark that operates as a restaurant and bed and breakfast on the southeast shore of Green Lake is closing and is for sale. The change could bring an end to the 123-year ownership of the Spicer Castle by the family of the man who built the structure and helped found the town that bears his name. “This is the last season the Spicer Castle will be open,” said Mary Latham, a fourth-generation member of the John M. Spicer family who has owned the classic
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