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Scotty’s Castle Death Valley’s Fabulous Showplace by Shally & Bolton Soft Cover
Scottys Castle Death Valleys Fabulous Showplace by Dorothy Shally and William Bolton
Soft Cover
40 pages
Copyright 1973
CONTENTS
Introduction
The Blend of Personalities
History of Scottys Castle
The Problems of Construction
Hacienda in the Desert
Layout of Grounds and Buildings Death Valley Ranch
Main House and Annex Plan
INTRODUCTION
Death Valley, with its unique desert character consisting of a deep geological trough, high spectacular mountains, and shimmering salt flats, has been described as an apparition. In reality, however, the apparently forbidding landscape has intense beauty and unusual life forms that become readily apparent when more than casual observation is offered.
Many men have made significant contributions to the penetration of this awesome desert over the years. Two of them - Walter Scott (Death Valley Scotty) and Albert Johnson - through their unique human-interest landmark in Grapevine Canyon called Scotty's Castle, perhaps did more than anyone else to bring Death Valley to the attention of the world. Their castle-in-the-desert created national controversy and mystery, which may be attributed to Albert Johnson's desire for seclusion and Walter Scott's beguiling nature.
The National Park Service acquired Scotty's Castle in July, 1970, from the Gospel Foundation of California. The principals of the Foundation, Mr. Walter Webb and Miss Mary Liddecoat, through their sensitive appreciation of the values represented, provided gracious and generous contributions that made the government's acquisition possible.
In company with Maintenance Leader William C. Bolton, we enjoyed the good fortune of having an amicable relationship with the former owners in establishing a mutual understanding for the interpretive treatment of the Castle. We were later joined by District Park Ranger Wayne Schulz and Park Technician Dorothy Shally in the development of factual information about the history and structural aspects of the Castle. Others on the National Park Service staff and private interests also provided invaluable data to the project.
The authors of this descriptive publication are uniquely equipped in both background and experience for their endeavor. Dorothy Shally monitored guided tours in an attempt to improve the quality of presentation to the visitors. She researched facts pertinent to the text or guide script; checked on paintings and other historical items in the Castle; interviewed former workers and visitors who knew Johnson and Scotty, or knew of events at the Castle when they were living there. She also assisted in identifying and preparing items for shipment that were in need of restoration, as well as finding qualified specialists for the purpose of cleaning and repairing delicate Castle furnishings.
Bill Bolton garnered a great amount of information about the physical plant and its operation. Bill spent many hours studying old blueprints, and then searched out the complicated electrical, plumbing, and steam systems. This entailed digging, crawling, and testing to determine what went where and how the installations were originally consummated. He located firms to replace hardware to match or simulate the originals, and provided valuable assistance in the restoration of the Deagan Tower Chimes. Bill's accomplishments in the development of a quality maintenance program have contributed greatly to visitor appreciation and enjoyment.
All concerned became imbued with remarkable enthusiasm in sharing a common effort at Scotty's Castle; our interest grew with each new pursuit. And while some may say that the castle-in-thedesert is out of place, one has only to look closely at the detail and design in the handcrafted iron and woodwork, to examine the precision fitting that only true artisans could have accomplished, and he will have a genuine appreciation - as we did - for this grand old mansion called Scotty's Castle.
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