The Gold Coast and the Shore Before
723 Paru St.
Moorish Villa built in 1893 Architect: Fuller Claflin Builder: R.M. Murray Cost: $6,668
Originally inspired by a Moorish Villa, the owner, Mrs. A.H. Ward, commissioned her brother-in-law to build the house after visiting the Alhambra in Spain. The original design had two imposing minarets that were removed (apparently due to water leakage).