Capture Calif

Capture California

What is a YOLT? Well, you may have heard the term YOLO. Gary and Sherri think we can live again, not as James Bond, but as being reborn. Consequently, we are having fun in our life, after all, You Only Live Twice.

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Adventure 003, Site 003, 031-Winchester House


Capture California, the Game-2013
Adventure: 003, Site 003, 031-Winchester House
California Landmark Number: 868
National Registry ID: 74000559
San Jose Historic Landmark: 101
HABS: CA-2107


Team: YOLT
Date:  August 27, 2013

Location:
Coordinates: 37°19′06″N 121°57′03″W
Address: 525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose


Description:
Date Built: 1884-Started
Architect: Sarah Winchester


Our stop here was only to snap a few pictures rather than go on the tour. Being from the Santa Clara Valley, this was a local attraction for Gary. Plus our family has been here several times.




NO. 868 WINCHESTER HOUSE - 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.
Location: 525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose



Significance: This extraordinary structure is sui generis. Constructed over a period of 38 years because its owner, Winchester Rifle heiress Sarah L. Winchester believed she would live as long as construction continued, the house contains 160 rooms and covers six acres. The original portion purchased in 1884 contains 17 rooms. Some of the 40 stairways and 2,000 doors lead nowhere. (HABS)



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Location: Winchester Mystery House, 525 South Winchester Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95128, USA

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