The Mystery Castle
Needs Our Help!
Preserve Phoenix’s Friends of Mystery Castle has been fighting to save this historic gem. We are happy to share that the Mystery Castle Historical Foundation has sold the castle to Harrell Family of Companies in March 2026.
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Mystery Castle Latest Update
On May 2nd, 2026, the Friends of Mystery Castle, a task force of Preserve Phoenix, hosted a community forum to introduce Erick Harrell of Harrell Family of Companies as the new owner of the Mystery Castle. The community forum was attended by over 60 people and was the culmination of months of extensive stakeholder engagement and exploration of multiple non-profit and private sector options to define a vision for community uses for the Mystery Castle, a preservation implementation roadmap to rehabilitate the site, and models for its future operational and financial sustainability. Erick presented examples of his previous preservation projects and a vision for creating a destination event venue at Mystery Castle that allows new generations of Phoenicians to experience this unique landmark. His presentation was followed by a robust Q/A session that resulted in enthusiastic support for his commitment to preserve Mystery Castle and address the critical needs of the South Phoenix community.
Mystery Castle Community Forum on May 2, 2026
What is the Mystery Castle?
The tales that surround the history of Phoenix’s Mystery Castle heighten the mystery. However, what is known is in itself interesting.
Learn about the history of this spectacular mystery located near South Mountain.
One of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
The Mystery Castle is recognized as one of America’s 11 most endangered historic places by the National Trust for Historic Places. Find out what that means for our preservation efforts.
Want to get involved?
If you are passionate about saving the Mystery Castle, Friends of Mystery Castle is growing its team of supporters and volunteers who assist with tasks such as on-site cleanups, fundraising, and community outreach.
