Nitt Witt Ridge, Folk art residence in Cambria, United States.
The structure stands on a hillside incorporating beer cans, abalone shells, car parts, and discarded materials assembled into a house with multiple terraces and walkways.
Arthur Harold Beal purchased the land in 1928 and spent five decades transforming it into an architectural creation using only basic tools like picks and shovels.
The California State Historic Landmark reflects a distinctive form of folk art architecture that emerged during the twentieth century through individual creative expression.
The residence at 881 Hillcrest Drive in Cambria contains materials from local sources, including items collected during Beal's work as a garbage collector.
Several construction elements originated from Hearst Castle, where Beal worked, creating an unexpected connection between these contrasting architectural sites.
Location: California
Address: 881 Hillcrest Drive, Cambria, CA 93428
GPS coordinates: 35.56680,-121.09500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:16
These California locations lie beyond main routes. The destinations include natural sites like canyons with fern walls, volcanic craters in Mojave Desert, and historical places like abandoned 19th century baths. The route leads to sand beaches, caves and nature parks.
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