West Valley in San Jose in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Winchester Mystery House
100 Years of Mystery!
— 1884 - 1984 —
Photographed By Craig Baker, September 26, 2021
1. Winchester Mystery House Marker
One hundred years have passed since Sarah L. Winchester first arrived in the Santa Clara Valley with nearly $20,000,000 and began quietly adding rooms to a small country farm house, then three miles west of San Jose. Ten years have passed since the massive restoration of the Winchester House and Gardens commenced as a tribute to America’s and San Jose’s Bicentennials.
Today the Winchester Estate is once again the showplace of the valley! Although the “Lady of Mystery” was called from her earthly home in 1922, we believe these events have permitted Sarah L. Winchester, in her own way, to achieve a unique kind of eternal live.
Erected 1984 by Winchester Mystery House and Montain Charlie Chapter No. 1850, E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 37° 19.117′ N, 121° 57.049′ W. Marker is in San Jose, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in West Valley. Marker is on South Winchester Boulevard near Olsen Drive. This marker is next to the admissions gate of the Winchester Mystery House, off of Olsen Drive. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Winchester Mystery House (here, next to this marker); Winchester House (a few steps from this marker); Captain Harry Love (approx. 1.1 miles away); Rev. Isaac Owen (approx. 1.2 miles away); “Eberhard” (approx. 1.2 miles away); Saint Matthew (approx. 1½ miles away); Saint John (approx. 1½ miles away); Saint Mark (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Jose.
Also see . . . Sarah Winchester - Woman of Mystery. Winchester Mystery House website entry:
It is easy to imagine how the combined grief of losing both a child and a spouse could be very crippling. But if you had $20,000,000 and all the time in the world to help you cope, can you imagine what you would do? (Submitted on April 20, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, April 17, 2012
2. Winchester Mystery House Marker
The marker is to the left of the ticket booth.
Photographed By Larry Gertner
3. The Winchester Mystery House
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 627 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 26, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on April 20, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on May 31, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
