Ione in Amador County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Preston Castle

Photographed By Karen Key, August 6, 2007

1. Preston Castle Marker

Inscription.
The “castle,” built in 1890–1894, is the most significant example of Romanesque Revival architecture in the Mother Lode. It was built to house the Preston School of Industry, established by the State Legislature as a progressive action toward rehabilitating, rather than simply imprisoning, juvenile offenders. Doors of the 120 room “castle” closed in 1960 after new facilities were completed.

California Registered Historical Landmark No. 867
Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Amador County Historical Society, July 14, 1974.

Erected 1974 by State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Amador County Historical Society. (Marker Number 867.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Forts and Castles • Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 14, 1974.

Location. 38° 21.923′ N, 120° 57.017′ W. Marker is in Ione, California, in Amador County. Marker is on Highway 104, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ione CA 95640, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Quincy - Ione's Sister City (approx. 0.3 miles away); Scully Ranch (approx. one mile away); Ione Brewery (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Heirloom (approx. 1.2 miles away); Ione Pavilion (approx. 1.2 miles away); In Honor of Ione's Bravest (approx. 1.2 miles away); Steam Flour Mill (approx. 1.2 miles away); Iron Ivan (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ione.

Also see . . .
1. City of Ione History. City website entry (Submitted on August 11, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)

2. Preston School of Industry. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 11, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)

Photographed By Karen Key, August 6, 2007

2. Preston Castle Marker

Photographed By Karen Key, August 6, 2007

3. Preston Castle Marker

Preston Castle image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Karen Key, August 6, 2007

4. Preston Castle

Preston Castle - Guard House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 17, 2005

5. Preston Castle - Guard House

Building on Grounds image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 17, 2005

6. Building on Grounds

Wolfgang Kotz, Published by Tahoe Foto

7. Preston Castle

Description on Postcard: PRESTON CASTLE Ione, California The Preston School of Industry "castle" was opened in 1894, and was the state's first reformatory for youths. Designated a State Historical Landmark in 1974, the castle is the most significant example of Romanesque revival architecture in the Mother Lode.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 5,999 times since then and 57 times this year. Last updated on December 21, 2016, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 11, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 9, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.