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Winchester Mystery House

Winchester Mystery House

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This bizarre 160-room Victorian mansion in San Jose was continuously built for 38 years by Sarah Winchester, heiress to the Winchester rifle fortune. The home features staircases leading nowhere, doors opening to walls, and other architectural oddities allegedly designed to confuse evil spirits. Visitors report cold spots, whispers, and shadowy figures throughout the property.