San Jose's Mansion Built to Confuse Ghosts

San Jose, California. , and today I have a bizarre one for you. Settle in, and by the time we're done, you will either book your tickets to tour this mansion, or never want to go within 100 feet of it. Lights flicker in the dead of night, casting eerie shadows on a mansion frozen in time. The air hangs heavy with an overworldly stillness, as if the very walls are holding their breath, concealing the mysteries within. TIMELINE 1906: And focused on Winchester's encounters. 1924: The legendary Houdini. 1931: And even more changes. 2018: Followed by an Australian release. WHY THIS MATTERS The story of San Jose is a reminder that the events that shaped America didn't always happen in the biggest cities. What unfolded here left marks on the community that are still visible today. The full story is more complicated, and more human, than the version most people know. Episode 133 | Hometown History | Hosted by Shane Waters If you liked this: Episode 88 (Crescent City, California) Hometown History explores forgotten stories from small-town America. The overlooked events, hidden triumphs, and buried tragedies that shaped the country we live in. New episodes every Tuesday. Find every episode at mythsandmalice.com/hometown-historyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy