PAR Puzzles was founded in 1932 by John Henriques and Frank Ware, two young creatives that became engrossed in the idea of interlocking wooden jigsaw puzzles designed for the rich and famous, including Gold Coast steel barons and financial tycoons like Carnegie and Rockefeller. It was so popular that a PAR Puzzle was put together in Hearst Castle when visitors would come stay the weekend. Almost a century later, the brand’s one-of-a-kind, custom, hand-cut wooden jigsaw puzzles feature the same intricate figurines and silhouettes which were hand-drawn during the 1930’s and 1950’s. A perfect gift idea – you suggest a theme and PAR Puzzles will design a special puzzle and surprise you.