Many Americans came to know of Death Valley through Death Valley Scotty whose exploits routinely appeared in American newspapers from the early 1900's until his death in 1954. Scotty didn't own Scotty's Castle but he did hold court there. The Castle was actually built and owned by Albert Johnson, a Chicago millionaire. Today's visitor can experience the castle through a living history tour with park rangers. The Castle is open every day with tours beginning at 9:00 and ending with the 5:00 tour. There is also an exhibit area, walking trails and a path to Scotty's gravesite. An added feature at the Castle is the technology tour, which explores the innovations at the Castle including the underground tunnels and heating and cooling system.