![]() In 1884, Sarah started the construction of the mansion. However, it was possible that she moved from her home to seek a change of location after a long depression while other sources claimed that she believed that ghosts haunted her family and fortune and she could only appease them by moving west and constructing a house for them. Sarah left her property and proceeded to California as she was advised. After the passing of her daughter, Sarah was advised by Boston medium to relocate from her house in New Haven and move west where she should construct a house for herself as well as for the ghosts of those who had been killed by Winchester guns. The inheritance from the husband gave her tremendous wealth which she used for the funding of the construction of her house. Sarah Winchester’s RelocationĪfter the death of William Winchester from Tuberculosis, Sarah inherited over $20 million and 50% stake from her husband’s Arms Company which guaranteed her daily revenue of about $1,000. Many including Winchester herself have claimed that the mansion is frequented by the ghost of those who were killed by the Winchester guns, as Sarah Winchester's husband was William Winchester, who owned a company that made firearms. The mansion is currently privately owned and used as a tourist attraction site. The mansion is a historic landmark in California. The mansion is famous for its large size and lack of architectural design or plan. ![]() ![]() It was the official home of Sarah Winchester, and was built in a Queen Ann Style Victorian style. Winchester House is located in San Jose, California. ![]()
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