Murphy's stonemason began work on the house immediately and, with Jeffers signing on later as an apprentice, was able to complete the project by mid-August.

Utilizing heavy ropes and horses, granite boulders were hauled from the beach below to construct the facade of Tor House.

[4][5] Soon after the cottage was complete, Jeffers himself would begin building a detached garage and a low, enclosing wall for a courtyard.

He compiled and printed a limited run of the book Tamar and Other Poems during the final year of tower stonework.

This organization oversees the property as a museum, aiming to preserve its architectural integrity and historical significance.