Scotty's Castle, Death Valley by danapommet

Photography • Architecture • posted on Jul 02, 2009

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Death Valley National Park is known as the land of extremes. It is the hottest, driest and lowest point in the US. Three million acres of desert wilderness: Hidden in the green oasis of Grapevine Canyon, in the northern part of Death Valley, the Death Valley Ranch, or Scotty's Castle as it is more commonly known, is a window into the life and times of the Roaring 20's and Depression 30's. . Walter Scott, Death Valley Scotty, convinced everyone that he had built the castle with money from his rich secret mines in the area. Albert Mussey Johnson actually built the house as a vacation getaway for himself and his wife Bessie. Scotty was the mystery, the cowboy, and the entertainer, but he was also a friend. Albert was the brains and the money. Two men as different as night and day, from different worlds and with different visions - who shared a dream. Info based on data from the National Park Service web site. Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous comments & favs. Dana

Comments (23)

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beachzz

10:25AM | Thu, 02 July 2009

You've seen a LOT of this country--love this shot and the history behind it!!

tpx1

10:31AM | Thu, 02 July 2009

beautiful shot

SerenityBlue

10:39AM | Thu, 02 July 2009

I have heard about this place. Wonderful scene. What imagination back in those days when there was little hope! Perhaps we need more of that these days, and times. Excellent image.

West_coaster07

10:49AM | Thu, 02 July 2009

fantastic capture Dana

PD154

11:09AM | Thu, 02 July 2009

Now this looks like the place you go all steeped in sweat, hoping they have a refreshments area when you are in need of that long ice cold beer? :0) ...Wonderful capture Dana!!

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traceyjane

11:30AM | Thu, 02 July 2009

fantastic shot, you expect Clint Eastwood to come riding into shot

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BessieB

11:34AM | Thu, 02 July 2009

Great capture and narrative Dana

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flora-crassella

2:12PM | Thu, 02 July 2009

wonderful building!!!! Great photo!!!!

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Richardphotos

2:38PM | Thu, 02 July 2009

I heard that the money was from fraud on rich greedy Chicago people. I enjoyed my trip there. you should have went to the ghost town near Beatty. excellent capture

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