Crazy Steampunk Casino Planned in Middle of Nowhere Beatty, Nevada

[@FlamingRobzilla]

This is so classic Sarah. She loves the art, the rust, and drawing attention. In a way she's a work of art herself, still in progress of course. I absolutely love her videos.

[@LarryG-jo6bf]

That's a very good comment, Rob.

[@carolynnunes3922]

@@LarryG-jo6bfI agree! @Flaming Robzilla has a poetic comment about Sarah!

[@williammunford476]

You said it ❤❤❤😂

[@kc0lif]

it's wonderhussy

[@garysmith801]

I wish to associate myself with Brother FlamingRobzilla's remark.

[@emeraldandgold]

Wow! My former husband, our toddler daughter, and I lived in Beatty, NV for three years (1974, '75, '76). I worked in the bar and restaurant of the casino. The bar was huge, solid wood, from the 1890"s. Our local madam, Fran of Fran's Ranch, came and danced on the bar. She was campaigning for a local office. What fun days! The casino was always busy and filled with happy people. My husband worked at nearby Teneco Mines as an electrician. My best friend Nancy, from Oregon, moved to Beatty to live next door to us. Nancy and I shared countless adventures exploring the area, including Death Valley. I have a deep love for Death Valley, Beatty, and Nevada. Was sad to hear the Exchange Club fell into disrepair, but what a comfort to know the building is now becoming restored as a work of art and much more. Thank you for sharing this video!

[@jazzcatt]

I was a working musician for about 45 years. In the late 90's I played the Nevada small town casino circuit. I played at the Stagecoach. On days and nights off I'd run around checking out other things around and outside of town. The Exchange Club was open then. I checked it out in hopes that they too had entertainment and perhaps we could get a gig there too. It was pretty much dead inside. There were just a couple old regulars there. I had a feeling it was going to go under. I also would be willing to bet the guy that owns the Stagecoach, Ed Ringle, bought it. That dude owns an awful lot of that town. When I was there he was buying up everything he could get his paws on!

[@skyepilotte11]

Never what can be found in the desert. Thx Sarah

[@barbgordon8159]

I grew up in Beatty, born in '64 and moved to Phoenix in 1985. It was fun growing up there.

[@garyag45]

💐💐🌹🧜‍♀️👙🤛👍🙏🦅😎🇺🇸

[@LuckyBaldwin777]

@emeraldandgold back in the good old days. That must have been a great time. Beatty's a great place. One time when I was camped out at the oasis just south of town, I saw a UFO. Only one I've ever seen. Very strange. The next morning just before sunrise, a big burro came in for a drink, but there was a motorhome blocking the only path through the tulies. He was pissed. He walked right up to the back window and brayed and brayed very loudly. He not only woke them up, but everybody else, too. Was pretty funny.

[@jameshenninger8389]

Thank you all. I saw you filming last Sunday. Thank you for the shout out.

[@Turbobrat_Motorsports]

absolutely, INCREDIBLE WORK!!!! Love it.

[@thomasmckelvey8961]

Absolutely amazing! Please tell me, how is all this creativity coming about? Were you given a concept to run with or was it a more detailed idea to work from? Either way it's incredible... I've been a welder/fabricator all my life (retired) and I find it mind-blowing. Surely you have a crew, at least in a shop if not doing the installation, even then it's hard to imagine one guy doing all of this intricate work... My hat is off to you, sir!

[@jameshenninger8389]

@@thomasmckelvey8961 all hand created in the building. Nothing is store bought.

[@thomasmckelvey8961]

@@jameshenninger8389 I recognize that, it's one of the most amazing aspects of all the intricacy.

[@positivemanda]

I stayed right behind the casino in 2023. I love love love your art. I can't wait until you open it!!! Wish I could live there!!! Love from joshua tree

[@barackmycat9448]

Only WH can walk around looking like Phyllis Diller. Great vid as always.

[@McBain-qe2jh]

For sure 😎

[@SSsmith24]

I like her dark hair hangout the back,,, Lol…. SHES A hoot❤️

[@waitaminute-vw9hf]

Perfect observation lmao

[@irvingr.fatback886]

Diller, P.

[@ghettohippy_44]

Givin Baltimore Hon vibes !!! Love ya Lady!!!

[@cindysfigments]

The Artist is James Henninger. He’s an amazing multitalented man whose imagination goes to places that others only dream of. He’s not a “burner”. He’d probably scoff at that idea. He is who he is and doesn’t like labels. Don’t try and fit him in a box cause he’ll rip it to shreds. Hopefully he’ll finish the vision if the owner lets him. It will sure be a destination for the insta crowd once they get wind of it. Congrats James for someone recognizing the brilliant work you have created. Yes others have been involved but he has the biggest stamp.

[@thain456]

Interesting, thanks for posting this information.

[@dalekohler5269]

Ex- machinist here, the person probably uses a computer controlled plasma table to cut these shapes. Still the amount of work is phenomenal. Does not make it any less wonderful or a fantastic work of art! Love this one and will be on my bucket list!

[@sp1nrx]

Wouldn't a water-jet make the cut without a kerf?

[@LuckyBaldwin777]

But just finding all the old sheet steel to cut them out of is pretty incredible.

[@sp1nrx]

@@LuckyBaldwin777 The sheet metal is treated with an acid to get the old look.

[@perry92964]

that cutter must be running all day when they have stock to feed it, the electric bill must be huge

[@GroverAllOver]

Marco from the Sourdough here... you are correct they are using an extremely large plasma table

[@jameshenninger8389]

Thank you all for the kind words. Dustin, Kriss, and John have done an amazing job.

[@ethandeuel4313]

Sarah it’s time to own a bar of your own with all your memorabilia on the walls. You could make it your own artistic spot to have all your fans come to see

[@BigDaddy-q7r]

@@ethandeuel4313 I think that is a great idea?

[@BigDaddy-q7r]

@@ethandeuel4313 maybe Sarah can open up the compound and put old folks home in the quansithut? I ready for a new place and I will let her have the checks for the entertainment value

[@BigDaddy-q7r]

@@ethandeuel4313 I'm in a hella trouble by the dark one right now please Sarah Jane save us from the fire . I am not ready yet my child?

[@BigDaddy-q7r]

@@ethandeuel4313 beautiful people beautiful people!

[@LuckyBaldwin777]

@ethandeuel4313 then she would be tied to one place. Can't see that lasting long.

[@Dottietravels]

James Henninger is the artist. Ed Ringle is the developer.

[@interestingtimes6439]

It's now owned by Ed's son Alex Ringle

[@cynthiatwist9259]

Please tell him thank you looking forward to the opening we drive up to reno several times a year it would be a nice place to stop for night

[@ronaldoago-go5907]

Kudos and thank you Ed & son

[@squidnoid8]

I really get a kick out of your verbose narration. Interestingly informative. What a metallurgical masterpiece upon which you stumbled ! !

[@robertingram752]

WONDERHUSSY FOR PRESIDENT 2024

[@MASTER3RDEYE]

Smokin some good stuff are ya?

[@nataliewilliams9741]

Better than any of the other options we've had in decades 👍

[@BigDaddy-q7r]

Sarah I thought you were coming to see me?

[@patriciabeutler9518]

I sure would vote for her. That casino will be something to see when finished. Will look forward to updates Wonder Hussy. Keep us posted on the progress.

[@janetceniza8091]

Sure would be an upgrade from the Waco trying for the office now.

[@kentravis1357]

The metal work is outstanding. The building is a work of art.

[@johnrogers6291]

Well Sarah, you must have caused more then a few drivers slow down as they were passing through that little berg. Thanks Dear for brightening up our day!

[@lawrenceharp6396]

Both Sourdough Saloon and Exchange Club will be anchors of the community and a destination to boot! Exchange Club is a work of art, almost like an interactive work that the public can go in and enjoy. So happy the owner of Sourdough Saloon came out and met you, giving you a tour of the inside it is going to be a great theme when finished, and I hope he can get it opened soon! The next Go - To Desert Destination!

[@nataliewilliams9741]

Wonderhussy's Mom!! Tell Sarah to let us know when that Steampunk Casino has its opening party, 'cause if there's any way I can, I want to be there! Been Loving me some Steampunk ever since I discovered Kevin J Anderson and Neil Peart's Clockwork Angels❤❤. RIP Neil, drummer, poet, philosopher and all around good guy❣️

[@atimko123]

I'll be watching their website for the grand opening... would love to be there too it will be epic

[@fredreeves7652]

Agreed, the detailed and nuanced hand crafting that went into the metal work is insanely beautiful and intricate - just gorgeous... good find, Wonderhussy! : )

[@EveningShadeLori]

WOW Thats one of the coolest things I have ever seen as decor on a building! Love it!! I admire your confidence and genuine uniqueness WonderHussy!

[@johnlenart597]

What a crazy amount of time went into the exterior. Hope it does well. Keep us posted.!!

[@jerryrobertkoren]

The owner of the casino is a friend of mine...you should look him up..he has 3 other major projects planned for Beatty that are phenomenal.

[@angelas4681]

Wow, the facade of that building is so COOL!

[@vivianlilah2148]

Can't wait until the Sourdough Saloon opens. Best bar in town. 🎉

[@kmcc01]

Well when you stand out in a small crowd you will get noticed. This place certainly stands out. Definitely a labor a love.

[@evanlouis8853]

Both of those establishments are labors of love. There is no way that the steampunk casino can make back the money to pay for all the time and effort that went into the art. Amazing. Loved both places. Great video. WH!

[@InternetJury]

Just in time for Beatty Days. The Octopus literally just started going up in the last few days.

[@DeirdreMurrayHolmes]

We drive by there a few times a year on our way to/from NorCal, and have loved watching the progress on the steampunk art. This closer look is wonderful!

[@guillermodelnoche]

Only you can make walking around a building fascinating! Cheers!

[@JustMike2]

Drove by and walked around the place last month - absolutely incredible display of metal work, can't wait for it to open.

[@ToriLynnH]

That is amazing! Thanks for stopping in your bathrobe to shoot this.

[@bentstrider]

Putting some life into the small town bars via some proper theming!! Also that bellows used to blow the whistle at 21:13 is absolute genius!!! I got one of those five chime, aluminum steam whistles and for the life of me haven't figured out a semi-remote way to blow it. Well, this dude cooks up a simple solution!!!

[@stephenandkarenlee5516]

Wonderhussy, you and your travels are amazing. Cannot wait for you to post every video here! Hope to meet you one day, shake your hand and talk with you. Stay safe, please lady

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

Im definitely going to keep tabs on the opening! That place is just amazing! And thats just the exterior! Imagine what is happening inside.

[@RFToob]

You are like, one of my favorite history channels. Cheers.

[@jonhutchens9770]

An amazing piece of art.

[@dieterkoch6563]

I vill haf no dissing of my iconic danse party! I fully support every sprocket attached to the face of this casino.

[@13699111]

Thank you wonderhussy this takes me back many years when every town/city had a big art community.

[@davec9244]

That is cool. From looking at the art on the outside, can you even imagine what the art inside will be like. Maybe Beatty will become the ninth wounder of the world, with Wounderhussy being the eighth.

[@pixelpeter3883]

Stayed in Beatty several times over the years while visiting Death Valley. Good base to explore from. The amount of detail on that casino facade is unbelievable; can't wait to see what the interior will be like! :-)

[@jahleajahlou8588]

He even nailed the Tartarian style energy antennas. Steampunk is generally Victorian era science fiction with Tartarian "reset" logic, so ya !!! Count me in.

[@gitnitdun]

😂Dieter's Dance Party! Love it!

[@dieterkoch6563]

Thanks for the promo!

[@brianvandever143]

You never cease to amaze me wonder hussy absolutely outstanding can't wait for the grand opening

[@jacksrbetter1870]

Howdy Sarah! You made my day. You look absolutely wonderful!! Definitely not bland, Not weird, That is one original and cool place. Don't believe I have ever seen you suffering from a loss of words.. However the building reminds me of a filigree styled art deco artwork. Glad to see you survived the party. Thanks for sharing and taking us along, Stay safe young lady..

[@NomadicBrian]

It would be awesome if they had a Steampunk Airship ride.

[@rogerhare7886]

Random chance encounters make life more interesting.

[@accipiteroccisor5555]

Marco is an OG Shaggy.

[@TomTobin67]

- Ruh-roh.

[@suzannehackett-morgan5051]

The artist is James Henniger, former artist in residence at Goldwell Open Air Museum! The term you are searching for is assemblage.

[@drkskyes]

But I understand there are more than one artist working on this. Perhaps James in the lead artist. Just wondering?

[@suzannehackett-morgan5051]

@@drkskyes could be

[@drkskyes]

Thank you. I've never heard the term in my 79 years on this old planet.

[@badgerpa9]

@@drkskyes 3 others

[@beachbum333]

It is great to live with and view art! Art fills our souls, most times without us noticing. Thanks for making us notice! Stay well. Stay happy. Peace.

[@miniaturefarmer464]

That's a work of art! Metal art rules!

[@suzettelombard]

What an amazing feat! This building is just fabulous, thank you for bringing it to us in your own unique and wacky way, Sarah! I adore your videos, keep 'em coming. Love from South Africa ❤🇿🇦❤

[@lewisedison4181]

super duper wonderhussy.

[@PhyllisGarcia-cf7fz]

Hey WH...😆 you are so a diamond in the rough!! Your unique style of dress 👗 is so you!! No body i know could pull if off like you can! 😉😄 That Exchange Club Casino is so awesome with its unique style of it's own, just like you! I just love the art work of the artist who is doing this... because it is truly beautiful and amazing! It is so different than any other building establishment you've ever seen before. 🤔 Can't wait to stop and spend time there! 🤩 The artist gets 2 thumbs 👍👍 up from me! Another great and different find Wonderhussy!! Leave it to you to find worthy places of interest to stop and film. I hope you had a great time at your party in Beatty! Looking forward to seeing you next weekend! I appreciate you! ✌️😊

[@johnglasgow4176]

Wish I could remember the bar I was in in Beatty in 1976 the sunglasses are wild thanks wonder Hussey

[@mikeazeka1753]

Looks like somebody has mad waterjet skills! Very beautiful gear & sprocket metalwork.

[@Callie83]

Love showing the small local businesses! As someone who works in a small town dive, they are my favorite! I wish these places weren't 1,800 miles away!

[@mrolfe8341]

Great to see inside!

[@TheanswerzYES]

That is freakin' COOL! I'd love to go to the GRAND OPENING myself. I love everything steampunk.

[@jonthebru]

"I'm not weird, I'm Wonderhussy!"

[@edwardfischer3944]

At 21:07 . . . The ornery feisty Wonderhussey laugh is back again ! 😁

[@robinwhitman8840]

Keep us all posted please😍😎😋😊

[@michaelligue3842]

Great video , makes me want to visit Beatty 😊 and particularly the Sourdough Saloon !

[@DaleShirley-o1u]

When it opens it will run like a Swiss watch get it Swiss watch!!

[@GroverAllOver]

I've talked with Ed several times about the casino, last time was a couple weeks ago. He has no actual date of opening to my knowledge. It is based on a series of event, once the event happen and the town can support this casino it will then open. He does have two other project in town, a sports bar and 15 unit apartment complex that he is also currently working on.

[@glamperjan]

Wow! Love that interview Great job Sarah!

[@dougrogers1069]

Another great video. You are one special woman.

[@alstewartsr31]

We all love your videos and commentary

[@thedawghouse581]

Found your channel this morning. So cool. Binged a few videos while nursing the flu. I did a sabbatical in Beatty for 4 months after my divorce in 2016. I write and the peace really helped me get back on track. Loved drinking my coffee on the porch chatting with burros in my yard. All was great till my ac quit in late summer. Chilli burgers once a week at the sourdough was my social life. Your videos resonate and inspire me. Maybe we will cross paths someday. Thank you!

[@marcjaworski3760]

That is so COOL Thanks For sharing

[@TheSteveBoyd]

I dig this SO much! It's obviously a labor of love. Those rare people who are just crazy enough/visionary enough to go all-in on stuff like this make our world a little bit more interesting and wonderous. Now is ze time on Sprockets vhen ve DANCE! ☮❤

[@tictacjak5247]

Wild party the night before? I can't imagine you with buzz on! 🙂Have fun at TecopaFest!🤩

[@timkellysr1102]

I stayed is Beatty last year when I went to the Meet and Greet in Tecopa. I love that town. I stayed in that hotel behind this amazing place. And I will stop there again this year.

[@TheFreewheelinNomad]

The amount of times I've walked around town in a bathrobe hungover with a wig on my head. Oh how I miss college 🤣

[@Corgis175]

Both places are and will be awesome.

[@Rospajother]

So Friggin awesome

[@azdrifter51]

Hello young lady, I love your show. I’ve been watching you for about a year now. Keep up the good work.

[@wesbarker3910]

And a fine show, indeed, another gem - thank you for the cool content!

[@rkgaustin]

You could walk around Austin dressed like that and even fewer people would notice.

[@ManBoo55]

The inside is going to be miraculous.

[@Rubster760]

Great stuff as always 👽👍.

[@ScottMabry-v3k]

I would cherish an afternoon with wonder Hussey poking around.… Oh, the possibilities

[@sirkrutchbluesman3009]

O BOY HE SAID POKING 😂😅😂

[@jamesburns2232]

Butt, where would you be poking around? 🤔

[@pdelgado24]

Great video WH!!! Can’t wait for future videos on these places!

[@elmermitchell8265]

That Dude must be A serious iron worker to be able to come up with all that stuff made from metal and iron.

[@JeffChristen-s6s]

what do you mean by "as if I'am weird" thats why we luv you!

[@AllenCheck]

Hey wonderhussy love the disgiuse! Wow that's a cool place, I do yard art so I can appreciate this guys work, pretty intense. Never been through Beatty been all around there ,going to have to put this on my list of must sees! Thank you for showing us this cool place!❤😊

[@reiddixon9708]

Always like Wonderhussy!

[@MrRyguy2112]

Lol Sprockets with your host, Deiter! Touch my monkey! Mike Meyers was pretty good in that sketch.

[@dieterkoch6563]

Thanks for the mention-spell my name Dieter.

[@joshking7100]

Great video, love the outside of that building 😮

[@williamward7707]

Wonderhussey...you are something else

[@compulsivecrocheter8961]

Absolutely jaw-dropping!

[@toneshop]

i was just there last week checking out that casino before heading through Death Valley. Very cool town,

[@rolfmoren6682]

Beatty is going to be the next hot town to live in. Awesomeness!!

[@StevenSkidmore-hw8dg]

That's incredible , must have been a great effort and a lot of money to do all that , think you sister for this very good video , and have a wonderful day AMEN .

[@wargeocarl]

I drove through Beatty a few weeks ago. Was lucky enough to see several burros roaming the streets...very cool

[@traviswyly1187]

Really cool. Thanks!

[@Hemppie]

Always finding something cool around you!!!

[@robertf4540]

That is so cool! I love it! I would totally stop by there if I was in the area. Thanks for showing us this awesome place Sarah! Safe travels.

[@williamjenkins9]

Please keep us posted on the grand openings of BOTH OF THESE PROJECTS….

[@EnydCrowfeather]

"Velcome to Spockets, I am your host Deee-tier, Ve're into Springtime & like the blood engorged gazelle's of the GarmenKarpesh Zoo . . . . im ready to rot" 🤣 Man oh man those *GEARS* on the side of that building are awesome. As usual so glad you took us on an adventure, goofy wig & all Yee-Haw!! Luv Ta Huss 🤍

[@johnhenryholiday4964]

Who ever would consider it weird for a lady wearing a leopard house coat and a tammy wynette blond hair do.... it doesn't work UNLESS your Our Beloved Wonder Hussy.... Then.... You have no second thought of it.... Its the right of FREE expression... and I love it....

[@richardpauly1635]

Happy Halloween 🎃 who partying now and tommow since Thursday is a school night for kids and adults

[@angeloangelojoseph1494]

Great town, great video! It seemed to "Make you happy, like a little girl"!

[@dnjones3685]

Wow that was cool. Thank you silly girl