Exchange Club Casino, Beatty, NV

[gnagel]

As I was driving through the tiny town of Beatty, Nevada (population 600) on my way to Death Valley, I couldn't help but notice this building at the main intersection in town. I've never seen anything quite like it! The attention to detail and the bizarre nature of the decor caught my attention.

It's the historic Exchange Club Casino and Motel. It's now being transformed with a "steampunk theme." Steampunk is a retro-futuristic aesthetic and subgenre of science fiction. There's a focus on steam-powered machinery, clockwork and various mechanical gadgets. It combines Victorian fashion (like corsets, top hats and goggles) with industrial design.

I can't describe how out of place this appears to be in this setting. But, this is one of the major advantages of road trips. This wasn't on my itinerary...but ended up being a very worthy photo shoot destination in my opinion.

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Thanks again for looking...

Glenn

 

[smoke665]

Interesting!

 

[gnagel]

Interesting!

Thanks..the place certainly surprised me.

Glenn

 

[sleist]

Nice.

 

[gnagel]

Nice.

Thanks...it was an unexpected treat for photography outside of the park.

Glenn

 

[Beaus]

As I was driving through the tiny town of Beatty, Nevada (population 600) on my way to Death Valley, I couldn't help but notice this building at the main intersection in town. I've never seen anything quite like it! The attention to detail and the bizarre nature of the decor caught my attention.

It's the historic Exchange Club Casino and Motel. It's now being transformed with a "steampunk theme." Steampunk is a retro-futuristic aesthetic and subgenre of science fiction. There's a focus on steam-powered machinery, clockwork and various mechanical gadgets. It combines Victorian fashion (like corsets, top hats and goggles) with industrial design.

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I can't describe how out of place this appears to be in this setting. But, this is one of the major advantages of road trips. This wasn't on my itinerary...but ended up being a very worthy photo shoot destination in my opinion.

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Thanks again for looking...

Glenn

It’s always great when road trips lead to these kinds of surprises - definitely a reminder to keep the camera ready for the unplanned stops!

 

[Jeff1559 59]

Some very good shots ....

 

[denum128 153]

Wonderful set. Really like number one.

 

[gnagel]

That’s exactly the kind of place that makes a road trip memorable. Beatty is such an unexpected stop that something as weird and elaborate as a steampunk-themed motel almost feels perfectly appropriate once you’ve seen it.

I also like that you weren’t specifically looking for it. The best roadside discoveries are often the ones that aren’t on the itinerary. The contrast between the desert surroundings and all those Victorian/industrial details must make for some really unusual photos, especially around sunset.

It’s a good reminder that taking the slower route through small towns can be just as interesting as getting straight to the main attraction. Death Valley may have been the destination, but this sounds like one of the better surprises along the way.

That’s one of the best parts of road trips—the unexpected attractions. I always seem to end up with some favorite photos from subjects outside of my itinerary!

Glenn