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Scotty’s Castle
After two days exploring the stark beauty of Death Valley I was totally unprepared for the opulence of a castle built in the desert. Read more about Scotty's Castle here.
After two days exploring the stark beauty of Death Valley I was totally unprepared for the opulence of a castle built in the desert. Read more about Scotty's Castle here.
25 comments:
WOW! What a story and what a house. Strange, but South Africa has its own legendary Scotty (Smith), a horse thief and con artist par excellance. Maybe I should do a post on him sometime.
That is fabulous!! Who knew. I love the story.
So---little Latte (did you decide on a name?) is on the lap eh? teehee
Wonderful story on Scotty Castle.So beautiful inside and out. I have heard the story and found it fascinating then and now.
Just imagine the money going into a house like that and nobody ever living there. Like Maryhill out here on the Columbia. Pass some of that dough my way. LOL MB
Interesting history and so many charming details captured in your images. I especially like the wrought iron/wood gate and the light patterns in the sitting room.
Gaelyn,
This was wonderful! A Castle in Death Valley! Who knew! Fascinating. Thanks!
Fabulous story and place! Your photos are terrific as always, Gaelyn! I never realized there was such a place so near Death Valley! Amazing! Of course, there are a great number of things that I don't know about, but this is one of the more interesting ones!
Have a great weekend and a Happy Thanksgiving!
Sylvia
Interesting place and great photos, Gaelyn. I enjoyed the history of it.
And to answer your question, yes, I hope to have a ticket to ride and soon! :)
Great shots and virtual tour of this interesting place. I always enjoy my visits here whether real or virtual
Gaelyn: Thanks for sharing this great visit to a very special place in Death Valley.
An amazing castle and an amazing story! What a strange place to find in Death Valley no less. Love and Light, Nina p
That really is a castle. It's huge! Seems like a good, though unlikely, partnership between Scotty and Johnson.
Great photos! Brings back memories....thanks!
How deliciously surprising to find a castle in the desert! Great shots and info.
What an amazing story and place Gaelyn!!
Very interesting story. I am intruged by the cooling system.
This place should be turned into a hotel or guest house.
Like a Hearst Castle in the desert! Another place to be on my list....
Very interesting story--absolutely fascinating. We had a Walter Scott here as well--you'll probably have heard of him, the famous, great writer.
Wow! What a house, and what a story!! I'm still amazed!
Why, I never! Never, ever heard of this castle in the desert! What a story - it's kinda sticking with me this morning. Wow!
Wow, I had never heard of this castle. It has been years since I've been to Death Valley but the castle will be on my list next time I go.
Not something I would expect in a desert. I like those old cars covered in sand dust.
What a surprising find in the desert, Gaelyn! Wouldn't mind living there myself!
Janice.
Wow, thats truely crazy that was built out there. What a structure! And just to spend a little bit of time out there. Amazing. Hmm, where can I find a rich friend to build me a castle somewhere? =) Actually I wouldn't know what to do with all that space, I will settle for a beautiful cabin somewhere.
A great post! What an interesting story.
Wow Gaelyn....what a cool place! Thanks for sharing the photos and stories with us.
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