🏰 PRESTON CASTLE HAUNT:
California's Most Haunted Historical Landmark | The Common Historian Interview Step inside one of California's most paranormally active locations with Lead Investigator Melissa Bandy Zelico from Preston Castle!
In this exclusive interview, we explore the dark history and supernatural mysteries of the Preston School of Industry - a 130-year-old Romanesque Revival fortress that's become legendary among paranormal investigators and history enthusiasts alike.
🔥 What You'll Discover:
✅ The tragic unsolved murder of Anna Corbin in 1950
✅ Preston Castle's history as a reform school for troubled youth (1894-1960)
✅ Real paranormal experiences from 14 years of investigations
✅ Behind-the-scenes secrets of the annual Halloween Haunt
✅ Merle Haggard's time as a ward at Preston Castle
✅ Preservation efforts to save this California Historical Landmark
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📍 PRESTON CASTLE DETAILS: Location: Ione, California (Sierra Foothills, Amador County) Built: 1894 as Preston School of Industry administration building Closed: 1960 (abandoned for 40+ years) Status: California Historical Landmark #867 & National Register of Historic Places
🔮 PARANORMAL ACTIVITY REPORTED: Disembodied voices and footsteps Shadow figures and full-body apparitions Cold spots and electromagnetic anomalies Hair pulling and physical contact EVP recordings and unexplained sounds
👤 GUEST: Melissa Bandy Zelico Lead Paranormal Investigator at Preston Castle PR Representative for Preston Castle Foundation 14-year volunteer dedicated to preservation Expert in Preston Castle's haunted history Halloween Haunt coordinator (second floor & makeup)
🎬 FEATURED ON PARANORMAL TV SHOWS: Ghost Adventures (Travel Channel) Ghost Hunters (Syfy) Ghost Asylum The Lowe Files My Ghost Story
🎭 HALLOWEEN HAUNT EXPERIENCE: California's premier haunted castle attraction October weekends - tickets sell out fast 30,000 square feet of scares Professional actors and elaborate sets VIP fast-pass options available Fundraiser supporting castle preservation
🗓️ VISITOR INFORMATION: Historical guided tours available year-round Paranormal investigation tours (public & private) Paranormal 101 beginner nights Mini investigations (7 PM - midnight) Full overnight investigations (7 PM - 2 AM) Flashlight tours for spine-tingling experiences
🔗 PRESTON CASTLE LINKS: Official Website: PrestonCastle.org Book Tours & Investigations Halloween Haunt Tickets (on sale Sept 8th) Paranormal 101 Events Historical Tour Information
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⚠️ VIEWER DISCRETION: This content discusses historical violence, murder, and supernatural phenomena. Suitable for mature audiences interested in paranormal and historical content. This interview was recorded in August 2025. Preston Castle information is current as of the filming date.
