" The castle is a mystery indeed—an 8,000-square-foot structure boasting 13 fireplaces and 18 rooms, built by an eccentric architect named Boyce Gulley for his daughter, Mary Lou.
The once privately owned castle, where Mary Lou lived until her passing, is made from rocks, bricks, old car parts and assorted junk that Mr. Gulley found nearby. His friend, Frank Lloyd Wright, even helped with some of the construction. Outside, the Mystery Castle resembles a real-life Dr. Seuss book, with mosaic-tiled multicolored patios, curved walls and a homemade doghouse. Inside, Mr. Gulley built a tavern, a wedding chapel, a wine cellar and, atop the house, a mother-in-law’s suite; all done by hand, all according to the ideas of one man."
jinglebellpenguin says
When a plot of land has 5 joint owners and they can’t settle on a single architectural style
MSL007 says
Looks like a amusement park attraction.
KLParmley says
https://www.visitarizona.com/like-a-local/offbeat-phoenix/
" The castle is a mystery indeed—an 8,000-square-foot structure boasting 13 fireplaces and 18 rooms, built by an eccentric architect named Boyce Gulley for his daughter, Mary Lou.
The once privately owned castle, where Mary Lou lived until her passing, is made from rocks, bricks, old car parts and assorted junk that Mr. Gulley found nearby. His friend, Frank Lloyd Wright, even helped with some of the construction. Outside, the Mystery Castle resembles a real-life Dr. Seuss book, with mosaic-tiled multicolored patios, curved walls and a homemade doghouse. Inside, Mr. Gulley built a tavern, a wedding chapel, a wine cellar and, atop the house, a mother-in-law’s suite; all done by hand, all according to the ideas of one man."
marie-_-antoinette says
Here’s what an aerial looks like: https://yourmileagemayvary.net/2017/10/30/our-visit-to-mystery-castle-a-k-a-the-house-a-man-built-by-himself/
CSWRB says
I like it.
ellieD says
I went there when I was in AZ many years ago and took a tour!