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Standing strong amongst the swaying palms, the vast Atalaya Castle in South Carolina sits desolate. Upon first glance, it appears to be a prison with weathered turquoise bars upon the windows. However, while touring intricate gardens, sweeping courtyards and endless rooms, this grand winter home of Archer and Anna Huntington begins to come to life.

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The heart of Huntington Beach State Park is Anna and Archer’s Huntington’s former winter home, studios, and stables – Atalaya. The name is Spanish for watchtower, the dominant architectural feature of the castle-like structure that Archer designed based on memories of his travels to the Mediterranean Coast. The watchtower may not have served as a lookout, but it did have an important function: it served as a water tower instead. Atalaya Castle, Pawleys Island Sc, Murrells Inlet Sc, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island, Myrtle Beach Sc, Sand Castle, Architectural Features, Huntington Beach

The heart of Huntington Beach State Park is Anna and Archer’s Huntington’s former winter home, studios, and stables – Atalaya. The name is Spanish for watchtower, the dominant architectural feature of the castle-like structure that Archer designed based on memories of his travels to the Mediterranean Coast. The watchtower may not have served as a lookout, but it did have an important function: it served as a water tower instead.

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