Tovrea castle a Phoenix icon since the late 1920's.
We were offered a personal tour and special viewing of
the Tovrea Castle (the wedding cake house on Washington St.) last
weekend by our friend, and castle docent, Johanna Howard. Great fun. We
learned so much about the history behind the castle. Cool stuff...
The Carraro Story
To this day, the unusual looking structure sitting atop the knoll
near what is now East Van Buren and 52nd Street, remains a curiosity to
Valley residents and passersby. Resembling a wedding cake or castle,
Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights has a rich and interesting history – a
history that began with the vision of one man, Alessio Carraro.
To read more in depth about the history of the castle click on the link below.
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| The entry to the almost resort... |
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| A room with a view |
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| The great room for potential guests |
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| Pulled stucco ceilings for soundproofing? |
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| The garden |
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| Art deco was the style then and remains today. |
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| Hill top leveled by dynamite to create space for? |
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| The driveway |
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| Mirror images |
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| The Kitchen |
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| Uh, not sure what's going on here but it looks suspicious. |
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| The bell |
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| Sunset |
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