Winchester House
Posted by: 
frivlas
N 37° 19.115 W 121° 57.052
10S E 592958 N 4130730
There is no other building quite like the Winchester house, with it's doors and stairways that go nowhere.
Waymark Code: WMC9N
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/09/2006
Views: 39
Built by Sarah Winchester, widow of rifle manufacturer William Winchester, this unique structure includes many outstanding elements of Victorian architecture and fine craftsmanship. Construction began in 1884 and continued without interruption until Mrs. Winchester's death in 1922. The continual building and remodeling created a 160-room house covering an area of six acres.
Today a portion of the original house is open for guided tours. One of the most interesting tours is the flashight tours offered around halloween and friday the 13th.
Marker Number: 868.00
Marker Name: Winchester House
County: Santa Clara
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 05/13/1974
Location:
525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose
Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
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