Cano's Castle - Antonito, CO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member IJAdventures
N 37° 04.873 W 106° 00.357
13S E 410588 N 4104355
These shining towers are visible from US 285
Waymark Code: WMGPV3
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 03/29/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 5

"Cano" Espinoza began this project in 1981. Using old beer cans, hubcaps and other pieces of junk, Cano constructed a multi-story castle with a message. He calls it "Jesus' Castle" and started the project as a hobby after seeing an increase in drug and alcohol use in the area. Still a work-in-progress, Cano is continually adding to the structure which features two large towers and a three story "house" containing over a million cans, tires and hubcaps.

The castle is not occupied. Rather it is dedicated to God and preaches the evils of alcohol and tobacco. Cano himself resides nearby in a small shack living mostly off the land. He leads a very private life and rarely speaks to strangers but welcomes visitors to come see his creation.

Source: "Cano's Castle of Junk," KUSA-TV, RoadsideAmerica.com

Building Address:
East 10th Ave.
Antonito, CO USA
81120


Is it open to the general public?: no

When was it built? (Approximate if you must.): 01/01/1981

What is the name of this building?: Jesus' Castle

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