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California family Buys Historic Castle [1]
This castle was inhabited by the Finn Thor and Tora Hannevig and their family from approximately 1953-1970. Renovations were made to add laundry and electricity. Sources are extensive family photos from the period. They are buried at the local church. Finn Thor mentioned the Blue lady frequently.