The Prose of Preservation

With yesterday’s question, we discovered how to use the Alhambra Preservation Group website to learn about an APG program that is educating residents about Alhambra’s rich architectural history. If you haven’t answered Question One or Question Two yet, it’s not too late to go back and participate!

Now, for the last riddle of our Preservation Virtual Scavenger Hunt! Can you tell us (1) the name of the builder/owner of Alhambra’s last remaining castle and (2) where in the world, he derived his inspiration? We know you can!

In the early 20th century Alhambra featured
A pair of majestic homes
Castles named Tiree and Pyrenees
From far away lands their builders had roamed

Traveling from an isle and Europe’s continent
Both men found their way to our town
To live and build magnificent abodes
Worthy of those wearing a crown

The Pyrenees Castle only remains today
Perched high on a hill with a grandiose view
Though now hidden by trees and a tall wall
Its details and storied past still intrigue more than a few

For homes like this, APG’s working hard
For future generations, our town’s unique past
And architectural gems like these are worth preserving
Alhambra’s Then and Now, to forever last.

If you’re having a difficult time with this one, we’ll post an additional clue on our Facebook page this afternoon.

Note: When you submit your answer on this last riddle, you’re welcome to let us know your prize preference in the comments section. We can’t guarantee that the three winners will receive their preferred prize package, but it may help them receive the prizes that best suit them. If you need to refresh your memory on the prizes, check them out here! Thanks!