Winchester Mystery House, Victorian mansion in West San Jose, United States
The Winchester Mystery House contains 160 rooms with numerous architectural irregularities, including doors opening to walls and staircases leading to ceilings.
Sarah Winchester started building this mansion in 1884 and continued construction without interruption until her death in 1922, using her inheritance from the rifle company.
The mansion attracts visitors interested in Victorian architecture and supernatural phenomena, becoming a recognized California Historical Landmark and National Historic Place.
The estate offers multiple guided tours through 110 rooms, including specialized evening flashlight visits and seasonal Halloween experiences with advance reservations required.
The mansion features unconventional construction elements such as a staircase with 44 steps but only rising 9 feet, plus windows installed in interior floors.
Location: San Jose
Inception: 1884
Architectural style: Victorian architecture, Gothic architecture
Made from material: wood
Address: 525 525 525 South Winchester Boulevard 95128 San Jose 95128 San Jose
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-16:00; Saturday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Phone: +14082472101
Website: http://winchestermysteryhouse.com
GPS coordinates: 37.31836,-121.95076
Latest update: May 7, 2025 20:19
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