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Mystery Castle is located in the city of Phoenix, Arizona, in the foothills of South Mountain Park. It was built in the 1930s by Boyce Luther Gulley for his daughter Mary Lou Gulley.
Built by a father to realize his daughter's dream, this three-story castle, completed in 1945, is made of stone, adobe, automobile parts and petroglyphs and is held together by a cement mixture including goat's milk. Take a tour - usually led by the daughter, who still lives there - of this odd, yet imaginative dwelling.
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- A castle made of recycled materials. The Mystery Castle was made with an assortment of building materials like recycled car parts and plow discs. It was also constructed with traditional building supplies like stone and cement.
- The castle was for his daughter. According to mymysterycastle.com Gulley got the idea to build a castle in the desert from his daughter Mary Lou. The castle’s website notes that Gulley recalled memories of him and his daughter building sand castles on the beach together in Seattle.
- It was actually a home. Mary Lou and her mother moved in shortly after Gulley died in 1945. Mary Lou called the 8,000-square-foot Mystery Castle home until she passed away in 2010.
- The Mystery Castle is right in Phoenix. No need to search the open desert or any backcountry roads to find this castle. The Mystery Castle is 9 miles south of downtown Phoenix at 800 E. Mineral Road.
Today, the castle remains open for tours from October through May. The Mystery Castle Foundation, a 501c3 organization maintains the property so that future generations can share in the history and magic that is My Mystery Castle.
Sep 27, 2019 · Built by a dying father for his daughter in the 1930s, the Mystery Castle is a stone structure with 18 rooms, 13 fireplaces, and a wedding chapel. Learn about the history, the materials, and the secrets of this eclectic palace outside of Phoenix.
Dec 11, 2021 · Mystery Castle is a unique structure made of recycled materials in the desert south of downtown Phoenix. Learn about its history, architecture, decor and how to visit this Point of Pride attraction.
Mar 27, 2010 · Learn about the self-built castle by Boyce Luther Gulley, who abandoned his family and job to construct it with various materials. Find out how to visit this eccentric and historic site and what makes it a mystery.
