The Winchester Mystery House: A Paranormal Tour in San Jose
The Winchester Mystery House is certainly a place of intrigue and mystery. The mansion is located in San Jose, California, and was once the personal residence of Sarah Winchester, the widow of firearm magnate William Wirt Winchester. Sarah was said to be haunted by the spirits of those killed by the Winchester rifles, which led her to continually build onto her house to appease and confuse these spirits. Let's embark on our paranormal tour: Grand Ballroom: We begin our tour in the Grand Ballroom, constructed entirely without nails. This room cost over $9,000 to construct, an exorbitant amount for the late 1800s. It's said that Sarah Winchester held séances here to communicate with the spirits who guided her constant construction. Some visitors claim to have heard faint music or seen spectral dancers. The Hall of Fires: This area of the house contains a concentration of 47 fireplaces and 17 chimneys. Some of these chimneys don't lead anywhere, another example of Winchester