Scotty's Castle, Spanish Colonial Revival villa in Death Valley National Park, US.
The two-story mansion features white stucco walls, red tile roofs, wrought iron details, and stands at 916 meters elevation in Grapevine Canyon.
Albert Johnson, a Chicago millionaire, constructed this vacation residence between 1922 and 1931, investing approximately 2 million dollars in the project.
Walter Scott, known as Death Valley Scotty, created tales about funding the castle through gold mines, contributing to Death Valley's folklore.
The National Park Service offers guided walking tours of the property during winter months, with advance reservations required for all visits.
Underground tunnels beneath the building contain a powerhouse with a Pelton wheel generator and nickel-iron batteries for electricity regulation.
Location: Inyo County
Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival architecture
Elevation above the sea: 916 m
GPS coordinates: 37.03222,-117.34150
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:31
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