The Mystery Castle in Phoenix, Arizona, built by an untrained architect in the 1930s, faces demolition risks as it is recognized as one of America's 11 most endangered historic places for 2025. The National Trust for Historic Preservation, which has been compiling a list since 1988, emphasized the importance of preserving compelling historic sites threatened by neglect and disasters. Other sites on the list include communities affected by natural disasters, like Cedar Key, which suffered severe damage from Hurricane Helene, highlighting the ongoing impacts of climate change and extreme weather events on American history and culture.
"We're a nation with global roots, and our individual stories matter. When you find a story about a man who built this amazing castle for his wife and daughter, you just want that story to be told."
"This is one of the worst hurricanes I've ever been through. The total destruction. So many businesses aren't coming back, and it's just really sad."
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