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Vineland, New Jersey: Palace of Depression (In Transition)

Long-lost, eighteen-spired, pastel-colored castle built in a swamp out of rusted auto parts and mud by eccentric George Daynor. A tourist attraction for decades before demolition, so fondly remembered that it's being rebuilt by fans. Closed until some time in 2024, maybe.

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Palace of Depression may be rebuilt

The enchanted mud and junk construction of George Daynor, the Palace of Depression, may be rebuilt, hopes an official in Vineland, NJ. Daynor died in the 1960s, and his Palace was demolished soon after....

[11/03/1998] Complete News Story

Palace of Depression

Address:
265 S. Mill Rd, Vineland, NJ
Directions:
Hwy 55 Landis Ave. exit, east on Landis, then right on South Mill Rd. On the left a quarter-mile. Visible from the road; no trespassing.
Hours:
Closed until some time in 2024, maybe.
Admission:
Donations welcome.
Status:
In Transition
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