Sunday, July 5, 2026

Question: A San Jose mansion was kept under construction for decades, leaving it with staircases that climb into ceilings and doors that open onto walls. By what name is this famous house known?

Answer: The Winchester Mystery House. Built by Sarah Winchester, widow of the firearms magnate, the San Jose mansion was under construction until her death in 1922, growing to 160 rooms with architectural curiosities like staircases that lead nowhere and doors that open onto walls.