Castle at Rogue’s Manor a treat for the eye

BEAVER—For the hundreds who made the trek to Beaver to tour the Castle at Rogue’s Manor, it was time well spent on a balmy Saturday afternoon. Hours could be whiled away studying the fascinating structures, inside and out, as well as enjoying the panoramic vistas from the numerous windows or wandering the grounds of the estate.
Smith Treuer, owner of the property, was on hand to greet visitors, along with artist Larry Mansker and sculptor Mel Shipley. Shipley designed a magnificent bronze mantelpiece with Treuer’s face depicted in the center between several fire-breathing dragons.
The Gatekeeper’s House is a finished work that is the prototype for the Great Hall which is under construction. Both buildings feature beautifully intricate woodwork and fine detailing. In the Gatekeeper’s House, an almost surreal stairway winds its way to the top of the structure, and regal trappings adorn the rooms. The Great Hall sits on a bluff with a commanding western view overlooking the village of Beaver and Table Rock Lake below. Patriot’s Herald May 23, 2007. Photo by