Guidebook
NO. 867 PRESTON CASTLE - The 'Castle,' built in 1890-1894, is the most significant example of Romanesque Revival architecture in the Mother Lode. It was built to house the Preston School of Industry, established by the State Legislature as a progressive action toward rehabilitating, rather than simply imprisoning, juvenile offenders. Doors of the 120-room 'Castle' closed in 1960 after new facilities were completed.
Location
900 Palm Dr, Ione, CA 95640/ Plaque: 4300 Michigan Bar Road, Ione, CA
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Notes
We originally visited the site in August 2015. We had to return because we missed the plaque. ~~~~~ See picture below for location of site and plaque,
NO. 867 PRESTON CASTLE
NO. 867 PRESTON CASTLE - Tour Info
NO. 867 PRESTON CASTLE -
NO. 867 PRESTON CASTLE
NO. 867 PRESTON CASTLE - Marker
NO. 867 PRESTON CASTLE - State Plaque
NO. 867 PRESTON CASTLE - Street Sign
NO. 867 PRESTON CASTLE - View from State Plaque
NO. 867 PRESTON CASTLE - Map of Site and State Plaque