![]() (The home was originally seven stories and is currently four.) After the destruction, Sarah's construction team scrappily pieced the home back together, hence the odd doorways and staircases. I didn't think worth the cost for what we learned. ![]() The house's size is impressive, but some have argued that its more ridiculous elements are side effects of a 1906 earthquake that collapsed its top three levels. 145 109 Interesting Home Review of Winchester Mystery House Reviewed AugThe home is interesting as was the story but I learned more on wikipedia and reading things in the gift shop than I did on the actual tour. Due to the tabloid nature of Sarah's alleged interest in the occult, there's reason to suspect it was merely conjecture, the media attempting to paint a wealthy and grieving woman in a hysterical light. Of course, there are varying tales about the true nature of the house's eccentricity. Some doors open to steep outdoor drop-offs. The first thing that grabbed me art-wise from The Winchester Mystery House 1 was, of course, the cover art. I also appreciated the full color photographs, especially since they don't allow photos during the tour. I enjoyed the background information on Mrs. ![]() ![]() Aerial views show a house so sprawling it looks like some sort of theme park attraction. Souvenir purchased in the gift shop at the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California. The number 13 appears frequently, and there are rumored sèance rooms hidden somewhere in the labyrinthine knot of wood and stained glass. The 160 rooms are comprised of 40 bedrooms, two ballrooms, dozens of staircases – some of which lead straight into the ceiling – and even two basements. For the past 98 years, the Winchester Mystery House has puzzled paranormal experts, comedians, and even master magicians. It's hard to properly describe just how insane Sarah Winchester's house is. ![]()
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