Mystery Castle

800 E Mineral Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042, USA

After learning he had tuberculosis in 1930s, Boyce Luther Gulley set off for Arizona and left his wife and daughter behind in Seattle. He spent 16 years building the 18-room Mystery Castle for his daughter. The interior is adorned with unique decor, including Southwest antiques and pieces by Frank Lloyd Wright and John Wayne. A visit to the castle leaves you in awe of the precious paternal sentiment that went into its construction.

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After learning he had tuberculosis in 1930s, Boyce Luther Gulley set off for Arizona and left his wife and daughter behind in Seattle. He spent 16 years building the 18-room Mystery Castle for his daughter. The interior is adorned with unique decor, including Southwest antiques and pieces by Frank Lloyd Wright and John Wayne. A visit to the castle leaves you in awe of the precious paternal sentiment that went into its construction.

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