#and the winchester mansion

[wiliamsiliam]

ghoul boys could visit the winchester mystery mansion a 100 times and i'd still gobble it up like.

[lallyloo]

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[marksandrec]

Marks and Rec: Misc #2575

You know, because of the demon. :P (Dialogue from Archer.)

[amygdalae]

just remembered my grandma got me a gift card for an online goth clothing store for my birthday in may and its very fast fashion-y and definitely not the kind place id usually shop but. the moneys already spent might as well grab a few accessories right

[heartshapedcofffinss]

For some reason I have to be the cutest girl in the haunted Victorian mansion 👁️

[biggest-babygirl-of-early2000s]

[ostensiblynone]

wearewatcher Best ghost hunters in the biz but this time in silly outfits posted Jun 30, 2023

[poppyisnotaflower]

Ryan and Shane walking into the Winchester mansion for the thousandth time "hmm Winchester mansion? What might that be?"

The ghosts in the mansion: oh God it's them again, take me back up, fuck this mansion, I'm out

[mlp-natural]

working on something really special!!!

[loveinstreams]

the haunted mansion movie? you mean that thing from the winchester ghost files episode? you know it’s not real right

[mildgirlnextdoor]

favorite details of the mansion

[ladyeckland28]

### The Winchester Mystery House: An Architectural Enigma

The Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California, remains one of America’s most enigmatic and captivating landmarks, a testament to Sarah Winchester’s eccentric vision and haunted beliefs. Widow of William Wirt Winchester, the heir to the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, Sarah Winchester embarked on a ceaseless construction project that spanned 38 years, driven by an unorthodox mission to appease the spirits she believed were victims of her husband's invention: the Winchester rifle.

Sarah Winchester's life was marred by tragedy. Following the death of her infant daughter from marasmus and her husband's untimely demise from tuberculosis, she turned to a spiritualist for guidance. It was purportedly this medium who informed her that she was cursed by the vengeful spirits of those slain by Winchester rifles and that the only way to avoid their wrath was to build a house that would confuse and contain them. Thus began the construction of what would become known as the Winchester Mystery House, a sprawling 24,000 square feet mansion comprised of peculiar and whimsical architectural elements.

The mansion's design is a labyrinthine wonder. Staircases ascend to ceilings, doors open to solid walls, and windows overlook interior rooms. The house contains 160 rooms, 10,000 windows, 2,000 doors, 52 skylights, 47 stairways, 47 fireplaces, 17 chimneys, 13 bathrooms, and 6 kitchens. Many of these features serve no practical purpose other than to bewilder. For instance, the infamous "Door to Nowhere" opens to a sheer drop from the second floor, a prime example of Sarah Winchester's effort to mislead and perplex any spectral inhabitants.

Sarah Winchester's architectural improvisation was underpinned by a combination of superstition, wealth, and an unending pursuit of atonement. The number 13 is a recurring motif throughout the house, believed to have spiritual significance. The chandeliers, windows, and even drain covers feature this motif, symbolizing Sarah’s deep commitment to her esoteric beliefs.

Despite the erratic and often illogical design, the Winchester Mystery House holds considerable historical and cultural significance. Its construction showcases Victorian craftsmanship and an era of newfound prosperity in post-Gold Rush California. Today, the mansion is a popular tourist attraction, drawing visitors intrigued by its paranormal lore and architectural curiosities.

The Winchester Mystery House exemplifies how personal grief and guilt can manifest in extraordinary ways. Sarah Winchester's attempt to cope with her tragic losses resulted in one of the most bizarre and fascinating architectural endeavors in history. The mansion stands as both a monument to human eccentricity and a testament to the lengths one might go to find solace from inner turmoil.

[lallyloo]

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[nighttimepatrons]

i want Nerdanel to keep adding to her house forever, like Sarah Winchester

[arabriddler]

spn/Gotham crossover AU

concept :

Ed ( Gotham ) and Sam ( Spn ) were classmates in a human rights course at university. They worked together on home-works and class projects and were sort of each other’s bi awakening. They almost were a thing but Sam already had a date with Jess when they figured it out, then, well, spn pilot episode happens and they get separated.

years later ( Gotham post-canon, somewhere in spn canon ), Sam and Dean pick up a haunted mansion case in Gotham, it’s the Van Dahl manor they were requested by Oswald Cobblepot ( partner of Ed ) so they meet again.

( Sam doesn’t realize Ed and Oswald are criminals, and only Oswald believes that Sam and Dean hunt ghosts. Ed refuses to believe but humors Oswald. )

Drawings ( they’re old though )

college days :

Bi awakening almost kiss comic :

Reunion :

Sam trying to convince Ed to protect himself:

Post reunion Ed hanging out at the winchesters:

[onlytiktoks]