Preston School of Industry
Preston School of Industry, Reform school in Ione, California.
The Preston School of Industry features a Romanesque Revival building with a stone exterior, four floors, and multiple towers reaching into the California sky.
The institution operated from 1894 to 2011, initially receiving seven young inmates transferred from San Quentin State Prison to focus on rehabilitation and education.
The Preston Castle Foundation organizes seasonal guided tours, photography events, and Christmas celebrations to share the building's architectural and social significance.
Tours of the Preston Castle run from April through August, with tickets priced at 18 dollars for a 90-minute exploration of the premises.
The facility cemetery contains 18 marked graves of young residents, including James Lopez and Hugh Simms, who died during their time at the institution.
Location: California
Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.36111,-120.93583
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:37
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