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Grand Island Mansion

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 After visiting the very old town of Locke we went further north into the delta to the Grand Island Mansion. Talk about two different worlds. While Locke ( my previous post) was build in the 1909 and was really showing it's age. The Grand Island Mansion  built in 1917 was on a whole other spectrum. If you want an opulent, and extravagant wedding or business retreat this is the place for you. 24,00 square feet, 58 rooms, (most with their own theme), tennis court, helipad and so much more.  This is their 'front lawn' Lot's of outdoor statues Close up of the arm on the chair above. Lots of indoor statues Are you allowed to sit on this. Nothing opulent here.  The mirrored ballroom with a handsome photographer. It even has a disco ball. Go, See, Enjoy, Stay Safe and Photograph Dave

Locke California

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 Locke is a very small town in the Sacramento River Delta. It had a  very diverse population but is best know as a Chinese Settlement. It is still a viable community today. The buildings are old and to be honest it doesn't look like they've done much to them since the early 1900's. It was a very interesting place to visit. Lots of flowers and esoteric stuff.  Go, See, Enjoy, Stay Safe and Photograph, Dave