Helping Neverland Ranch

Helping Neverland Ranch

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If you have ever heard of or seen Neverland Ranch (Michael Jackson's home). You probably wish you have because the fact that the are going to buldose it down:((((. I am very upset about this and Im hoping that some people actually care about the beautiful home.

Neverland Ranch, the residence of Michael Jackson from 1988 until he moved out in 2005 after being cleared of accusations that he sexually molested a young boy, is unarguably one of the world%u2019s most famous celebrity homes.

Jackson, who felt he missed out on childhood pleasures due to his father%u2019s demanding guidance during his early success with the Jackson 5, transformed the 22-building, 2,500 acre estate into every kid%u2019s dream %u2013 with a zoo,  a movie theater, Ferris wheel, merry-go-round, bumper cars, a super slide and other amusement park rides.

%u201CIt%u2019s like stepping into Oz,%u201D he once said.

Security was tight at Neverland Ranch.  The media was seldom allowed past the gates, and visitors had to sign confidentiality agreements and were not allowed to bring cameras.

After Jackson moved out, the once magical property became increasingly worn down, with overgrown tennis courts, stagnant water in the zoo, and torn canopies over rides.

Photos of Neverland Ranch in disrepair (more photos at end of post):

canopy over bumper cars is wornstagnant water stands in an enclosure in the zoo dusty landscape of once thriving Neverland Ranchovergrown tennis courttorn teepees in the Red Indian Villageovergrown floral clock in the Neverland Ranch railway station

Facing foreclosure, investment company Colony Capital LLC, purchased Jackson%u2019s loan in May, 2008. In November of 2008, Jackson transfered the title to Sycamore Valley Ranch Company, LLC, a joint venture between Jackson and an affiliate of Colony Capital LLC.

In April 2009, Julien%u2019s Auctions in Beverly Hills  auctioned off memorabilia from Neverland Ranch, which included the wrought iron gate from the entrance. (View photos of auction items)

The ranch, located at 5225 Figueroa Mountain Rd, Los Olivos, CA, in Santa Barbara County, once belonged to golf course entrepreneur William Bone.  The surrounding area previously consisted of working ranches.  Today, the area is primarily made up of vineyards.

In December of 2008, Michael Jackson leased a French Chateau style estate in Holmby Hills for $100,000 a month. (View photos here)  It was from this home that the 911 call was placed the day of Michael Jackson%u2019s death.

A little known fact is that Michael Jackson recorded 100 secret songs %u2013 in order to guarantee a legacy for his children after his death.

More Neverland Ranch pictures below.


front gate of Neverland Ranchfront gate view 2Neverland Ranch Railroad StationNeverland Ranch carnival ridesNeverland RanchNeverland Ranch mapNeverland Ranch arial viewNeverland Ranch 2Neverland Ranch 3Neverland Ranch 4Neverland Ranch entranceMichael Jackson%u2019s Neverland RanchNeverland Ranch 5Neverland Ranch 6neverland ranch 7neverland ranch train

See the first published photos INSIDE Neverland Ranch

 Neverland Ranch videos

If you have ever heard of or seen Neverland Ranch (Michael Jackson's home). You probably wish you have because the fact that the are going to buldose it down:((((. I am very upset about this and Im hoping that some people actually care about the beautiful home.

Neverland Ranch, the residence of Michael Jackson from 1988 until he moved out in 2005 after being cleared of accusations that he sexually molested a young boy, is unarguably one of the world%u2019s most famous celebrity homes.

Jackson, who felt he missed out on childhood pleasures due to his father%u2019s demanding guidance during his early success with the Jackson 5, transformed the 22-building, 2,500 acre estate into every kid%u2019s dream %u2013 with a zoo,  a movie theater, Ferris wheel, merry-go-round, bumper cars, a super slide and other amusement park rides.

%u201CIt%u2019s like stepping into Oz,%u201D he once said.

Security was tight at Neverland Ranch.  The media was seldom allowed past the gates, and visitors had to sign confidentiality agreements and were not allowed to bring cameras.

After Jackson moved out, the once magical property became increasingly worn down, with overgrown tennis courts, stagnant water in the zoo, and torn canopies over rides.

Photos of Neverland Ranch in disrepair (more photos at end of post):

canopy over bumper cars is wornstagnant water stands in an enclosure in the zoo dusty landscape of once thriving Neverland Ranchovergrown tennis courttorn teepees in the Red Indian Villageovergrown floral clock in the Neverland Ranch railway station

Facing foreclosure, investment company Colony Capital LLC, purchased Jackson%u2019s loan in May, 2008. In November of 2008, Jackson transfered the title to Sycamore Valley Ranch Company, LLC, a joint venture between Jackson and an affiliate of Colony Capital LLC.

In April 2009, Julien%u2019s Auctions in Beverly Hills  auctioned off memorabilia from Neverland Ranch, which included the wrought iron gate from the entrance. (View photos of auction items)

The ranch, located at 5225 Figueroa Mountain Rd, Los Olivos, CA, in Santa Barbara County, once belonged to golf course entrepreneur William Bone.  The surrounding area previously consisted of working ranches.  Today, the area is primarily made up of vineyards.

In December of 2008, Michael Jackson leased a French Chateau style estate in Holmby Hills for $100,000 a month. (View photos here)  It was from this home that the 911 call was placed the day of Michael Jackson%u2019s death.

A little known fact is that Michael Jackson recorded 100 secret songs %u2013 in order to guarantee a legacy for his children after his death.

More Neverland Ranch pictures below.


front gate of Neverland Ranchfront gate view 2Neverland Ranch Railroad StationNeverland Ranch carnival ridesNeverland RanchNeverland Ranch mapNeverland Ranch arial viewNeverland Ranch 2Neverland Ranch 3Neverland Ranch 4Neverland Ranch entranceMichael Jackson%u2019s Neverland RanchNeverland Ranch 5Neverland Ranch 6neverland ranch 7neverland ranch train

See the first published photos INSIDE Neverland Ranch

 Neverland Ranch videos

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# 97:
4:40 pm PST, Feb 1, Andrea Spellman, California
Please dont take down Neverland. I took a vacation in Jan. to drive up to see Neverland.I didn't see much but what I was able to see was Beautiful.Knowing that I was there where Michael once lived meant the world to me it made me feel close to him.So please preserve Neverland as a shrine to our beloved King. Preserve it for his fans.
# 96:
9:40 pm PST, Jan 20, Michelle Coe, Canada
# 95:
3:55 am PST, Dec 21, Karen Muñoz, Mexico
# 94:
9:24 am PST, Dec 20, Name not displayed, Germany
# 93:
11:01 am PST, Dec 15, Michelle Campbell, Washington
# 92:
9:39 am PST, Dec 9, Name not displayed, Romania
don't do it!!!
# 91:
9:30 am PST, Dec 9, Loredana Fasoli, Italy
# 90:
8:19 am PST, Dec 9, Shireen K, India
I love you Michael :(
# 89:
8:45 pm PST, Dec 7, Deborah Hearn, Florida
let it be
# 88:
6:00 pm PST, Dec 7, Yarvoh Foday, California
It would be terrible is neverland got torn down.
# 87:
5:14 pm PST, Dec 7, Mary Bat, Ohio
Save Neverland! Don't let it die.
# 86:
10:59 pm PST, Dec 5, Melissa Larsen, Kansas
# 85:
6:17 pm PST, Dec 4, Nathalia Johnson, Florida
# 84:
8:31 am PST, Dec 3, Pierluigi Bonatesta, Italy
# 83:
1:14 pm PST, Dec 1, Monica Amza, Romania
No one will damage NEVERLAND!!!!! We all care about Michael home even if he left it in 2005...
# 82:
9:36 am PST, Dec 1, Alwyn Weir, Qatar
Neverland should be turned into a museum. Micheal was the worlds most popular artist and we want the history to be remembered.
# 81:
8:12 am PST, Nov 30, Gerty Weir, Qatar
# 80:
6:28 am PST, Nov 27, Ferrand Marilyn, France
Pour plus d'impact, ajouter un commentaire personnel ici
# 79:
8:19 pm PST, Nov 25, Cecilia Sandoval, California
Neverland should not be sold or changed it should be turned into just like Elvis' home. untouched for ALL to see and visit and pay tribute to MJ!
# 78:
11:21 am PST, Nov 25, Stanca Budden, Romania
# 77:
12:46 am PST, Nov 25, Mj Jackson, Malaysia
L.O.V.E
# 76:
12:42 am PST, Nov 25, Edy OwNS, Malaysia
we do it all for love....L.O.V.E.........its all about michael.......I LOVE MICHAEL JAKCSON!!!!...come on guys...make it better place for u and me..like michael tyring to do!!!.......L.O.V.E 4 EVER......=)..heal the wolrd.....
# 75:
8:45 pm PST, Nov 24, Kristal Dawson, Texas
# 74:
8:13 pm PST, Nov 24, Katy Plemons, Georgia
# 73:
8:47 am PST, Nov 24, Name not displayed, Texas
neverland ranch was a beautiful creation from a beautiful person,michael jackson. he loved that place. that was his world. his imagination. his happiness. why would u want to destroy something he build?something he created. respect for him and for his fans. that last we want is neverland ranch to be destroyed. turn it into a museum, a recreation park. something but please dont destroy it. we are already hurt, heartbroken, and in pain because our beautiful star has passed away. destroying neverland ranch will hurt us more.so please please dont. -mrs.michael jackson♥
# 72:
7:17 am PST, Nov 24, Adina Pilsoiu, Romania
# 71:
5:49 pm PST, Nov 23, Iren Ganeva, Illinois
# 70:
12:24 pm PST, Nov 23, Caroline Herold, Germany
It`s very silly to damaged the neverland ranch. Such an amazing place is a wonderful place for a nursery school, this would take pleasure to michael. Please dont tear ist down.
# 69:
11:26 am PST, Nov 23, Name not displayed, Romania
# 68:
7:42 am PST, Nov 23, Tudor Maria magdalena, Romania
# 67:
11:43 pm PST, Nov 22, Erika Becerra, Texas
He lived his fantasy here for many years. I understand he moved out and nver wanted to return after the charges, but this is a perfect place for his fans to mourn him and be as close to him as we possibly can since his burial is private. Having a memorial for him elsewhere would not be right as he didnt have any connection that is as close as Neverland. PLESE dont tear it down...it means alot to us fans and supporters to have a special place to have Michael with us and this is the perfect location... Thank you :D
# 66:
10:49 pm PST, Nov 22, Linda Merriman, Texas
# 65:
2:04 pm PST, Nov 22, Name not displayed, Illinois
# 64:
12:37 pm PST, Nov 22, Simona Camelia, Romania
miss you michael......
# 63:
11:23 am PST, Nov 22, Madalina Herman, Romania
Herman
# 62:
10:42 am PST, Nov 22, Tanja Graeser, Germany
Tanja Gräser
# 61:
8:16 am PST, Nov 22, Adina Cioclei, Romania
for L.O.V.E.
# 60:
7:33 am PST, Nov 22, Conny Birkwald, Germany
Please let Neverland become a wonderful memorial place of the greatest artsit that ever lived!
# 59:
6:47 am PST, Nov 22, Patrycja Makowska, United Kingdom
# 58:
2:12 am PST, Nov 22, Panagiotis Rigopoulos, Greece
# 57:
1:39 am PST, Nov 22, Carare Alina, Romania
# 56:
1:22 am PST, Nov 22, Cozminca Anca, Romania
# 55:
5:18 pm PST, Nov 21, Susan Pressler, Germany
Save this beautiful place, it's a part of history!
# 54:
1:35 pm PST, Nov 21, Mazilu Daniela, Romania
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# 53:
1:03 pm PST, Nov 21, Catherine Turley, California
this place is historic. it could easily become another graceland. i just can't believe nobody sees the potential in neverland.
# 52:
10:16 am PST, Nov 21, Carol Bedwell, Florida
please restore neverland as memorial to Michael , so his fans can visit. I am sure it will bring in millions of dollars.
# 51:
9:58 am PST, Nov 21, Filip Mihaela Eugenia Gina, Romania
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