Artist Victor Moore Built This Incredible Junk Castle for Just $500

Perched atop a defunct rock quarry in Washington state, the "Junk Castle" is an ornate abode that was built completely out of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/incredible-cathedral-built-by-one-man-with-salvaged-materials/">salvaged materials</a> for just $500. Created by high school teacher, <a href="http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1421496"> writer</a> and artist Victor Moore for his 1970 MFA thesis assemblage sculpture, the castle is made from pieces found at a local junkyard and around the site itself. Read on for a closer look at this fascinating recycled building!

Although found pieces and assemblages of various sorts are scattered about the property, the junk castle stands vigil above the rest.

A masterpiece of assemblage, the castle is constructed from items that range from sheet metal, tin, washing machine parts, dryer doors, miscellaneous housings, bedsteads, and even the door from a 1952 Oldsmobile.

Built in the 70's, Moore didn't face many building restraints from authorities and the castle was constructed for just $500.

Moore's main home on the property, which he shared with his wife Bobbie, was built from the old floor joists of a grain warehouse.

Not surprisingly, the castle attracted much attention, and Moore found numerous visitors at his door wanting a peek after it popped up.

Today the property is tended to by a new owner, and you can find the castle is featured in several books including "Strange Sites" by Jim Christy, "Fantasy Worlds" by John Maizels, and "Fantastic Architecture".