My avatar is standing on the bottom level of Castle Vassar viewing a group of photos.

Castle Vassar was a very educational, yet entertaining place to visit. One can learn a lot just by

visiting this place, whether it is religious, about identity, or about the world as a whole. While playing

Second Life, I was transposed to Castle Vassar, Vassar. When I arrived there I stood in front of a long

narrow stairway that leads to the entrance of

the castle. The building was made of dark gray

bricks that had little white speckles on them.

The building was very wide and it looked

ancient. When I first saw it, I thought of ancient

times when there were knights, kings and

servants. As I walked into the building to my left I

saw a board that had comments and photos of

other people who have previously visited the

castle. As I walked into the first room to my left there were chairs facing a wall, which made me think

that this could possibly a waiting room of some sort. I walked into a room that was connected to the

waiting room. Inside this room were paintings hanging from the ceiling. I then thought that this could be

an art exhibit.

I exited the room and went across the hall and entered a library. This library had very tall

bookshelves aligned along the walls. There were desks in the center back of the room, near another

board that had the word “VASSAR” printed on it. I departed the room and went into another room that

had an enormous, extensive window in it. It also had massive paintings that filled the walls of the room.

One painting was of Jesus and the twelve disciples. I then revised my previous thought of an art exhibit

and figured that this building could be used for religious or historical purposes. I continued my tour up

the stairs.

I went up the stairs and the stairway lead into two sections of staircases, one on the right and

one on the left. I decided to go up the right staircase first, and when I entered the room, I immediately

knew it was a lounge. It had couches, artwork hanging from the ceiling, and paintings on the wall. It also

had a pool table in front of the room. I left that room and went up the left staircase; I entered a

classroom. It looked like college lecture hall the way that the desks were leveled. There was an area in

front of the classroom for a teacher with a board behind the teacher’s podium. As I began to walk back

down the stairs I came to the conclusion that this place that I was in was an art museum. The rooms

were all filled with art. Whether they were historical or modern day, they pertained to art. The

classroom upstairs could possibly be used for workshops or talks with artist that showed their work at

that museum.

All the features that I observed were from inside of the castle. The castle seemed to be a

place for all people so it definitely was a public facility. The purpose of this castle could be used for

educational or recreational purposes. It could be educational because people can come there to learn

about the artwork that is presented in the building. It could also be recreational for people who love art

or history. The furnishings and the décor of the castle are very elegant and graceful. The decorations of

the castle are historical with a small modern day feel to them. The most striking physical feature of this

castle was the artistry. The art in this building was amazing and incredible. The tone of the castle is very

peaceful. I think that decorations of the building helped give it this feeling.

This site was successful in meeting its purpose. From the moment that I stepped in the

castle and began my observations, I knew that the building could possibly be a museum. Everything that

is in the building including the miscellaneous items, artwork and furniture helped contribute to the

castle’s purpose. I would not add or subtract anything from this building. I would recommend Castle

Vassar to people; it is an enjoyable place that has magnificent features in it.

Photos taken at Castle, Vassar

In this photo, there is a religious painting of Jesus and his twelve disciples.

In this photo, my avatar has entered a room that seems to be a recreational room.