Inside Neverland Ranch Terrastories

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Inside Neverland Ranch
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Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch is up for auction next week. Bearings has gained access to the ranch, and has posted the images below.

As an aside, I personally believe Jackson is innocent of all charges. I speak as someone who has been on Jackson’s Neverland Ranch. It’s a bit disconcerting to think that I stand in solidarity with Geraldo Rivera, but what can ya do?

Many images I am not posting, out of respect for Jackson’s privacy. What I do post are places that were largely seen by the public (or at least by hordes of kids who count it a privilege to have been on “the Ranch.”) Whether or not you believe he’s innocent, one can still appreciate the beauty of Jackson’s vision in creating such a place. None of us should ever lose our sense of wonder and amazement at the world, and I think Jackson truly wanted children to have this, largely because he never had it as a child himself.

Without further ado, here are the photos.



The train station at Neverland Ranch, taken on Kodak T-Max 100 speed film. Taken using a Tachihara large format field camera.



The ferris wheel – What I would give to have a ride on this puppy.



The classic, 50-foot carousel. Each horse and character seemed to be unique.



The bumper car tent.



Statues near the front gate with aspen behind.



The Neverland clock at the main train station. I believe the time was accurate.



Ride designed exclusively for Michael Jackson. These were the controls for the bumper cars.



The front gate of Neverland Ranch.



A lithograph of Michael Jackson with children at the front gate.


More pictures at: http://www.terrastories.com/bearings/albums/album/72157603558879859/Neverland.html