Sarah Winchester and the Winchester Mystery House

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What was the consequence of Sarah Winchester's failure to stop building the house, according to the medium?

Her life would be in danger.

What was the original purpose of the farmhouse that Sarah bought in 1884?

It was an unfinished farmhouse.

What event in 1906 reduced the number of floors in the Winchester Mystery House?

An earthquake.

What was the reason behind Sarah's husband's death, according to the medium?

The ghosts of American soldiers and others killed by Winchester rifles.

How long did Sarah Winchester employ builders to add to the house?

Thirty-eight years.

What unusual architectural features did the Winchester Mystery House have?

A staircase that leads up to the ceiling, doors that open onto walls, and secret passages that run between rooms and behind walls.

What was Sarah Winchester's unusual habit regarding her sleeping arrangements?

She never slept in the same bedroom two nights in a row.

What was the significance of the Blue Room in the Winchester Mystery House?

It was the room where Sarah Winchester would communicate with good spirits and seek guidance on her construction plans.

What strange experiences have been reported by visitors and staff at the Winchester Mystery House?

Heard a bell ring at midnight and 2 am, sound of a screw slowly turning and hitting the floor, and sightings of a ghostly workman with a dark moustache.

What was the significance of Sarah Winchester's 13 special coloured robes?

She would wear them when communicating with good spirits in the Blue Room.

Explore the mysterious story of Sarah Winchester, who inherited the Winchester gun and rifle company and became obsessed with building the Winchester Mystery House in California. Delve into the intriguing history behind this enigmatic mansion and its strange architectural features.

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