Scotty's Castle and Guest Lodge, Death Valley, CA, circa 1931
- Card type
- Real photo
- Date
- c. 1931 (Linen)
About this postcard
Black-and-white view of Scotty's Castle and its guest lodge in Death Valley, California. The Spanish Colonial Revival buildings have tiled roofs, towers, and arched arcades; palm trees and desert plants stand in front, with barren mountains behind. The complex was built as Death Valley Ranch for Albert and Bessie Johnson and took its popular name from Walter E. Scott, the prospector and showman known as Death Valley Scotty. The Johnsons built the ranch in Grapevine Canyon, and its guest lodge accommodated visitors to the remote desert property.
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Postcard record
| Publisher | Desert Souvenir Supply |
|---|---|
| Condition | Very good |
| Place depicted | Scotty's Castle, Death Valley, CA |
| Place mentioned | Death Valley, CA |
| Publisher | Boulder City, NV |
| Notes | White border; real photo; printed caption at bottom. No postmark; card is unused. Real-photo postcard with EKC (Eastman Kodak) stamp box, divided back, white border. Pencil dealer/price code "RML3 4/-" at upper left; no message or address written. |
Cite this card
Scotty's Castle and Guest Lodge, Death Valley, CA, circa 1931, postcard, c. 1931. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/scottys-castle-and-guest-lodge-death-valley-ca-circa-1931. Accessed November 2, 2026.