Snyder Castle in Camdenton MO. is also known as Ha Ha Tonka (“laughing spirit” in Osage). It was built in 1905 also utilizing local stone materials. Unfortunately, Snyder did not enjoy his new home for long as he was killed in one of Arkansas’ first auto accidents. It sat unfinished for 16 years, then tragedy struck again in 1942 when fire gutted the building. It sat idle again, this time for 36 years when it was taken over by the state of Missouri as part of the Ha Ha Tonka State Park. The first and third photos date from early 1900s
