Preston Castle
909 Palm Dr., 12 miles west of Jackson via Hwys. 88 and 104
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Description
The Preston Castle is currently being operated by the Preston Castle Foundation and funds are being raised through event and uses for its restoration.
In 1890, the 230 acre parcel of land where the Preston Castle stands was purchased from the Ione Coal & Iron Company for $30 per acre with 100 acres donated. The land was purchased to house the Preston School of Industry, established by the...
In 1890, the 230 acre parcel of land where the Preston Castle stands was purchased from the Ione Coal & Iron Company for $30 per acre with 100 acres donated. The land was purchased to house the Preston School of Industry, established by the...
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History buffs and ghost hunters regularly make the trip to this fantastically creepy building that was built to house troubled youth in 1894. Having fallen into a state of disrepair, the building is slowly undergoing a full renovation. Tours are available by appointment and on certain Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the year (it's best to call ahead to confirm schedule). Ask about evening...
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The Preston Castle or the the Preston School of Industry, is a former reform school in Ione, California. Built in 1890 by Schieltez and Henery, the building is an excellent example of Romanesque Revival style architecture. The red stone building features minarets and turrets along with gable roofs. Supposedly haunted, this structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975...
