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Michael Lacoy's avatar

This was great. And I loved the pics. The place has a Gaudi feel, no? A workingman's Sagrada Familia.

Rambo Van Halen's avatar

It really does. And I might have made that connection had I taken some time to write this instead of just blurting it out;)

Just after I posted this, I was informed by a friend that Jim Bishop died last year. Yet the work goes on at the castle--just like Sagrada Familia.

The same friend said the locals call it "Redneck Disneyland"😂

Michael Lacoy's avatar

That's great--"Redneck Disneyland". Also, I laughed out loud at your line:

"It’s seriously inspirational—and so what if it’s a death-trap…"

I have to make it out there before they tear the place down.

Darrin's avatar

Near Pueblo, Colorado? Darn, I passed that way years ago on a long cross country motorcycle journey and was unaware of this masterpiece. I shall endeavor to make my way out there again one day to visit the Bishop Castle. Thanks for the idea!

AJDeiboldt-The High Notes's avatar

Huh wow. What state is this in?

Rambo Van Halen's avatar

It's in Southern Colorado near the town of Rye.