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Scotty’s Castle

building, Death Valley, California, United States

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In Death Valley: Death Valley National Park
Other attractions include Scotty’s Castle, a mansion built in the 1920s by Chicago businessman Albert Johnson and named for his prospector friend Walter Scott, a spinner of tall tales known as “Death Valley Scotty.” Artist’s Drive is an 8-mile (13-km) loop through colourful mountains and canyons. Jagged pinnacles…
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Death Valley National Park

In Death Valley National Park
Other attractions include Scotty’s Castle, a 1920s mansion located in an oasis in the northern section of the park. It was built by Chicago businessman Albert Mussey Johnson and named for his friend Walter Scott, a prospector known for his tall tales. In 2015 the castle and various…
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