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Neverland Ranch, Legendary Home of Michael Jackson

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Cottage at Neverland Ranch, home of Michael Jackson in the Santa Ynez Valley, California

Cottage at Neverland Ranch, home of Michael Jackson in the Santa Ynez Valley, California

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A "ranch" usually has rugged, utilitarian architecture, but during his time at Neverland, Michael Jackson added an odd mix of fanciful details. He often hosted groups of children at Neverland, and his activities roused suspicion and charges of sexual misconduct with minors.

Michael Jackson left Neverland in 2005 after a series of police searches. Jackson said the searches violated the beauty and innocence of Neverland. He dismantled the carousel and Ferris wheel and dismissed most of the Neverland staff.

For more photos of Neverland Ranch, explore the links below.

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