My mother and father actually met Scotty while rock hounding in the desert and toured the castle Mom stated he was just Full of stories and quite sociable. This happened in the late forty’s! Ahh to be a fly on the wall!? Thanks Ken what a beautiful place!
I wish I could have been rockhounding in the 40s. Hardly anything of interest exists to be found anymore if you don't own serious mining equipment and a land lease...Those were the days.
As there was no cussing no drinking no smoking and no brown people allowed at the castle Scotty actually spent very little time there while Betsy was in residence his place is actually in a canyon behind the castle.
I've been through the castle as a kid in the mid 1960s, I think 64, and was back again about 1972. My Aunt told us she and her then San Francisco, successful real estate broker husband, heard about the castle around WWII, and took a trip down there in their car and were at the gate looking in , when Scotty drive up, my uncle told him who he was and they were invited in , they met the Mr Johnson and they rented a room for the night in the guest cottage and had a simple dinner with them in the kitchen. It's a very interesting place, and beautiful mansion
My favorite feature of the Castle is the full-sized theatre organ in the music room. It was (and is) playable by hands and feet, as well as coded paper rolls (similar to those used on a player piano).
What a great story. The property is eccentric while tasteful. I love the olden times; Modern scammers rarely leave behind a legacy such as Scotty's beautiful home, which he finagled. & A water generator in Death Valley!?🌺
I have toured this house many times but much of what the National Park Service told us is a bit glossed over and not as dirty handed. Mr Johnson’s health dramatically increased when he came to visit in the summertime and he fell in love with Death Valley.
There's also at least some people who suspect that Mr. Johnson did catch on at some point but found Scotty's company so enjoyable that he played along to keep the friendship going.
@@madcrowmaxwell Mr Johnson loved his life at his Death Valley area home. I must've been so much simpler than the hectic business atmosphere that he was used to and the climate was great for his health condition. He lost 90% of his fortune after the 1929 stock market crash and subsequent great depression. That is why the giant swimming pool was never finished. It is rumored that all of the beautiful imported tiles are stored in the underground area next to the swimming pool. There are glass windows that look into the pool from the deep end. The house also had a form of evaporative cooling with wet fabric that air would blow through with air vents that can be seen in the big living room. I have not toured there for a very long time. My first visit was back in the late 1970's driving my 1977 VW Rabbit (Golf).
@@mitchellbarnow1709 I visited the Castle in summer, 1971, with my mother and aunt. I loved it and hope the water damage from the flood of several years back can be repaired!
I remember seeing Scotty's Castle when I was 11 years old in 1971. I didn't know the history of it. As a kid I didn't pay attention to what they told us on the tour. All I remember is that they made us cover our shoes.
It was a popular family destination, my first visit was in 64, they also had burro rides and other fun stuff for kids back then. I have several old photos that my dad took of the castle (he used a box camera when I was little) that I treasure.
One was very lucky to Know the house in the late 1960s and early 70s ,Unfortunately the swimming pool was never finished, or indeed filled with water, . Sad because it gets so hot there , me thinks Stotty had a way too keep it cool with the owner , he often came to visit without the wife.
This is one of my favortie places within the travels I've taken with Oregon West Excursions - a great company. My life changed and I no longer travel with them, but certainly wish I did. Without them I never would have even heard of Scotty's Castle. It ranks in the top 10 things that should be seen within my list. Everyone enjoy - check open availability and times.
Scotty told everyone the home belonged to him. When asked why he put up with Scotty's shenanigans Albert said "Scotty pays me back in laughs!" Scotty's Castle was significantly damaged by flash floods & a fire in 2021 & 2022. They're rebuilding it now. ❤️🙏
A lot of the roads washed out, especially near Joshua Tree....this area is famous for flash floods off season as well. DeathValleyNP has details of the restoration if anyone is interested.
I was in Death Valley in Feb 2023. It hasn't been open to the public since a major storm in 2015 destroyed Scotty's Castle Road, caused flooding inside, and damage infrastructure around the compound.While under repair, in August 2022, a 1,000 flood further damaged the road and caused a fire at the compound. There are guide-led walking tours around the compound about the impact of flood prone areas (and climate change).
Is the house park of the National park system? Based on comments, it sounds like this is the case and it can be visited. That info would have been helpful.
Yes, tours can be purchased, there was a winter washout near by a few years ago and the road to the castle had to be rebuilt, so it was closed for a year or two. Been through it, it's very interesting and a very nice place
Good morning everyone and thank you very much to the narrator gentle's voice. How have I heard from Scotty? thanks to three astonishing travelers and friends, namely Emmet FOX, Herman and Blanche WOLHORN. In the 1970's, Herman WOLHORN has written the book "Emmet FOX's golden keys to successful living". To millions people, Dr. Emmet FOX healing ministry has opened the way of Harmony and Freedom
I worked in Scottys castle back in the sixties. I ran the snack bar alone they ran no register tape as they were a non profit LA rescue outfit. I lived in the basement of the castle. A night i would go upstairs to the music room and listen to all the music. A that time the instruments were behind a louvered wall that opened up when playing so you could see all of them playing the cook house wes well stocked and we could preoair food and time 24/7 as long as we ckeaned up the mess we made, i was themonly one there that had a car and gave every one a ride to i thank it was Baity to the casinos and brothels. i went boke in vegas thats how i wound up at the castle, LONG STORY
It has been said that the love of money is the root cause of all kinds of evil. From the Bible actually. I'm saddened that Albert's parents did not teach him that. 😤
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‘’ It’s easier to deceive people than convince them that they’ve been deceived.’’
One of my favorite savings, as of late.
My mother and father actually met Scotty while rock hounding in the desert and toured the castle
Mom stated he was just Full of stories and quite sociable. This happened in the late forty’s! Ahh to be a fly on the wall!? Thanks Ken what a beautiful place!
I wish I could have been rockhounding in the 40s. Hardly anything of interest exists to be found anymore if you don't own serious mining equipment and a land lease...Those were the days.
As there was no cussing no drinking no smoking and no brown people allowed at the castle Scotty actually spent very little time there while Betsy was in residence his place is actually in a canyon behind the castle.
I've been through the castle as a kid in the mid 1960s, I think 64, and was back again about 1972. My Aunt told us she and her then San Francisco, successful real estate broker husband, heard about the castle around WWII, and took a trip down there in their car and were at the gate looking in , when Scotty drive up, my uncle told him who he was and they were invited in , they met the Mr Johnson and they rented a room for the night in the guest cottage and had a simple dinner with them in the kitchen. It's a very interesting place, and beautiful mansion
What a story! Thanks for all your terrific videos.
The home is wonderful. I was there in the late 60's or early 70's. Did not remember about him being such a conman. Loved the home! And old Packard!
It's hard to imagine being this gullible, but Mr. Johnson doesn't seem to have been very unhappy, all in all. And, it's a great house. :)
He had what you would call “fuck you” money, and was likely more interested in company/human connection (which many wealthy elite lack) than the gold
I visited there around 1982. Amazing place.
I absolutely love love love Spanish style and this is gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing
My favorite feature of the Castle is the full-sized theatre organ in the music room. It was (and is) playable by hands and feet, as well as coded paper rolls (similar to those used on a player piano).
What a great story. The property is eccentric while tasteful.
I love the olden times;
Modern scammers rarely leave behind a legacy such as Scotty's beautiful home, which he finagled.
& A water generator in Death Valley!?🌺
Wild story. It really is beautiful. It does seem odd to go from a shack to such a beautiful building(s). I doubt I ever would have known!
You do such a great job on these videos. So interesting! Thank you!
Wow! What a story!!! Best one yet!!! And what a beautiful house!!! Good job!
Fascinating story!!! 👍👍🙂
maybe they had more than a friendship
That’s what I’m thinking
I have toured this house many times but much of what the National Park Service told us is a bit glossed over and not as dirty handed. Mr Johnson’s health dramatically increased when he came to visit in the summertime and he fell in love with Death Valley.
There's also at least some people who suspect that Mr. Johnson did catch on at some point but found Scotty's company so enjoyable that he played along to keep the friendship going.
@@madcrowmaxwell Mr Johnson loved his life at his Death Valley area home. I must've been so much simpler than the hectic business atmosphere that he was used to and the climate was great for his health condition. He lost 90% of his fortune after the 1929 stock market crash and subsequent great depression. That is why the giant swimming pool was never finished. It is rumored that all of the beautiful imported tiles are stored in the underground area next to the swimming pool. There are glass windows that look into the pool from the deep end. The house also had a form of evaporative cooling with wet fabric that air would blow through with air vents that can be seen in the big living room. I have not toured there for a very long time. My first visit was back in the late 1970's driving my 1977 VW Rabbit (Golf).
@@mitchellbarnow1709 I visited the Castle in summer, 1971, with my mother and aunt. I loved it and hope the water damage from the flood of several years back can be repaired!
I just love the place. It's like going back on time! ❤️🙏
I stayed in DV for a week a few years ago but the castle was closed. Thanks for a terrific video about a place I almost got to see.
I remember seeing Scotty's Castle when I was 11 years old in 1971. I didn't know the history of it. As a kid I didn't pay attention to what they told us on the tour. All I remember is that they made us cover our shoes.
Same summer I saw it!
@@jazzvictrola7104 Several people commenting said they were there about that time.
It was a popular family destination, my first visit was in 64, they also had burro rides and other fun stuff for kids back then. I have several old photos that my dad took of the castle (he used a box camera when I was little) that I treasure.
One was very lucky to Know the house in the late 1960s and early 70s ,Unfortunately the swimming pool was never finished, or indeed filled with water, . Sad because it gets so hot there , me thinks Stotty had a way too keep it cool with the owner , he often came to visit without the wife.
What a crazy, interesting story!
Maybe he just needed a friend no matter what it cost him ,love the story
This is one of my favortie places within the travels I've taken with Oregon West Excursions - a great company. My life changed and I no longer travel with them, but certainly wish I did. Without them I never would have even heard of Scotty's Castle. It ranks in the top 10 things that should be seen within my list. Everyone enjoy - check open availability and times.
Historically, seems so much 20th C American con-artistry aligns with the Spanish villa style.
I suspect that Mr. Johnson did figure out that he was being conned, but considered Scotty's company well worth the expense.
Scotty told everyone the home belonged to him. When asked why he put up with Scotty's shenanigans Albert said "Scotty pays me back in laughs!"
Scotty's Castle was significantly damaged by flash floods & a fire in 2021 & 2022. They're rebuilding it now. ❤️🙏
I don't think the mansion was damaged but the road to it was and that's being rebuilt
A lot of the roads washed out, especially near Joshua Tree....this area is famous for flash floods off season as well. DeathValleyNP has details of the restoration if anyone is interested.
What a story!
Could you do an episode on the Charles Winship House in Wakefield MA… I would thoroughly enjoy your version of that story.
So odd! Great stories!
This one is on my list. I live close enough I should have seen it by now, but...
I was in Death Valley in Feb 2023. It hasn't been open to the public since a major storm in 2015 destroyed Scotty's Castle Road, caused flooding inside, and damage infrastructure around the compound.While under repair, in August 2022, a 1,000 flood further damaged the road and caused a fire at the compound. There are guide-led walking tours around the compound about the impact of flood prone areas (and climate change).
What a story! I can’t wrap my head around the two men becoming best buddies. The whole story seems to be about having too much money. 🤷♀️
It's very haunted too.
Is the house park of the National park system? Based on comments, it sounds like this is the case and it can be visited. That info would have been helpful.
Yes, tours can be purchased, there was a winter washout near by a few years ago and the road to the castle had to be rebuilt, so it was closed for a year or two. Been through it, it's very interesting and a very nice place
First thing. Be born into an extremely wealthy family.
The ability to create your own wealth. 😮
@REIGN Like print your own money? 🤣
Did they film movies and tv shows here? It looks familiar.
Good morning everyone and thank you very much to the narrator gentle's voice. How have I heard from Scotty? thanks to three astonishing travelers and friends, namely Emmet FOX, Herman and Blanche WOLHORN. In the 1970's, Herman WOLHORN has written the book "Emmet FOX's golden keys to successful living".
To millions people, Dr. Emmet FOX healing ministry has opened the way of Harmony and Freedom
Scotty must have been a trip.
Is nobody going to mention the (free) electricity this place was producing and storing?
4:50 ?? lol
Now you know which house the cons live in now.....
Yeah, The White House.
@@esteban1487 mar-a-largo is not the White House
@@ShirleeKnott Would you say your stupidity outweighs your narcissism or vice versa?
@@esteban1487 surely not either
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I worked in Scottys castle back in the sixties. I ran the snack bar alone they ran no register tape as they were a non profit LA rescue outfit. I lived in the basement of the castle. A night i would go upstairs to the music room and listen to all the music. A that time the instruments were behind a louvered wall that opened up when playing so you could see all of them playing the cook house wes well stocked and we could preoair food and time 24/7 as long as we ckeaned up the mess we made, i was themonly one there that had a car and gave every one a ride to i thank it was Baity to the casinos and brothels. i went boke in vegas thats how i wound up at the castle, LONG STORY
They were probably more than ‘ friends’ - happened in my family - I’d post the names but they are way too famous and it was 300 years ago
They had to be lovers. Lmaooo
Sounds like a side relationship between the two men.
It has been said that the love of money is the root cause of all kinds of evil. From the Bible actually. I'm saddened that Albert's parents did not teach him that. 😤
I want to move there
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Scotty was quite a grifter!
WEIRD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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This is a good analogy for Trumpism .This young believer in Scotty cost him dearly . Was it pride and arrogance
Bidenism.
I lived here for decades😂 there is a lot to this story. Ask me anything.
Sorta funny to let yourself be knowing conned for almsot 20 years....
Albert seems like a bit of a knucklehead.
The AI vocal fry at the end of every sentence is distracting.
Very distracting.
Your AI voice detection skills are lacking. Ken is a person. He has been on camera. and sounds the same. I hear 0 vocal fry and his voice sounds wonderful. For reference I am using Audio-Technica headphones.
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Plenty of back story, not much about the physical house. Epic FAIL. Consider other work.
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