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San Jose, California
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The house features a staircase that abruptly ends at the ceiling, a result of Sarah Winchester's continuous construction to confuse spirits. [source: winchestermysteryhouse.com]
The mansion boasts 160 rooms, though the exact number is debated due to its complex layout. [source: winchestermysteryhouse.com]
Sarah Winchester continuously built the house from 1886 until her death in 1922. [source: winchestermysteryhouse.com]
The house includes doors that open to walls, windows overlooking other rooms, and a skylight built into the floor. [source: winchestermysteryhouse.com]
Sarah Winchester was the widow of William Wirt Winchester, the heir to the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. [source: winchestermysteryhouse.com]
The 1906 San Francisco earthquake caused significant damage, leading Sarah Winchester to seal off the front 30 rooms. [source: winchestermysteryhouse.com]
Sarah Winchester reportedly used this room to communicate with spirits for guidance on the house's construction. [source: winchestermysteryhouse.com]
The mansion was designated a California Historical Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [source: nps.gov]
