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Knapp's Castle. Coordinates: 119°47′35″W. An aerial view of the ruin. Knapp's Castle is a privately owned landmark ruined mansion in the Santa Ynez Mountains near Santa Barbara, California. Built in 1916 by George Knapp, the estate included 5 bedrooms, an organ room, and even an observatory. Located near East Camino Cielo in the Los Padres ...
Aug 8, 2011 · Mr. Knapp (c) Benjamin R. Taylor. Perched on a promontory along a ridge on the north slope of the Santa Ynez Mountains, overlooking the Santa Ynez River Valley, the sandstone ruins known as Knapp’s Castle are the remnants of a remote mountain retreat built by George Owen Knapp. He purchased the property in 1916 and named it Laurel Springs Ranch.
Jul 19, 2019 · Santa Barbara . 51° ... Smith said the previous owner couldn’t find water on the land and put it up for sale. ... Smith said the original Knapp’s Castle was built in 1916 and burned in a ...
Knapp, built what is now called Knapp's Castle shortly after purchasing the 160-acre parcel in 1916 and the site was home to a 3-story hunting lodge, an observation tower, houses for guests, servants and caretakers, a pool and a cider mill near the apple orchard down the mountain. In 1940, the property was purchased by Frances Holden.
Knapp’s Castle was built by George Knapp the founder of Union Carbide Corporation in 1916. Later it was destroyed by a forest fire and not rebuilt. The stonework that remains is a site frequently used by pro photographers. It is on private property high up in the Santa Ynez Mountains above Santa Barbara, but it’s been open for public ...
- E Camino Cielo Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Jan 12, 2014 · 840. Knapp’s Castle leiris (Atlas Obscura User) Now a popular hiking destination, Knapp’s Castle in the Santa Barbara hills was once the luxurious home of a chemical magnate who had the good ...
On Wikipedia. Knapp's Castle is a privately-owned landmark ruined mansion in the Santa Ynez Mountains near Santa Barbara, California. Located near East Camino Cielo in the Los Padres National Forest, the ridge-top site has a panoramic view of Lake Cachuma and the Santa Ynez Valley. It is a popular destination for hikers and photographers.
