Preston School of Industry facts for kids
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Preston Castle
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 Location in California
Location in the United States
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| Nearest city | Ione, California |
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| Built | 1890 |
| Architect | Schulze, Henry A. |
| Architectural style | Romanesque |
| NRHP reference No. | 75000422 |
| Added to NRHP | July 30, 1975 |
The Preston School of Industry, also known as Preston Castle, was a special school for young people in Ione, California. It is located in Amador County. A state senator named Edward Myers Preston first suggested the idea for the school. It was later named after him.
The first stone for the building was placed in December 1890. The school officially opened in June 1894. Seven young people, who were under the state's care, moved there from San Quentin State Prison. Preston Castle is one of the oldest and most famous schools of its kind in the United States.
The main building is often called "Preston Castle" or simply "The Castle." It is a great example of Romanesque Revival architecture in the Mother Lode area. This style uses round arches and strong, thick walls.
The original castle building was no longer used after 1960. New buildings were built to replace it. The old castle is now a California Historical Landmark (#867). It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important historical place in the country.
In 1999, the school's official name changed to the "Preston Youth Correctional Facility." This name was used for the newer buildings built in 1960.
In 2010, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced that the facility would close. A special ceremony was held on June 2, 2011, to mark its closing.
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Preston Castle in Movies and TV
Preston Castle has been a popular spot for filming movies and TV shows. Its unique look makes it a great setting for different stories.
Movies Filmed at the Castle
The school was used as a filming location for the 1984 comedy movie Bad Manners. In the movie, it was called the "Bleeding Heart Orphanage."
The 2014 movie A Haunting at Preston Castle takes place at the castle and nearby. The 2019 movie Apparition also uses the castle as its setting.
TV Shows Featuring the Castle
Preston Castle has been featured in several TV shows that explore mysterious or spooky places.
- The first episode of season 2 of the TV series Ghost Adventures is all about Preston Castle.
- Ghost Hunters looked into reports of strange happenings at the castle in season 6, episode 6.
- The facility is also the main topic of The Lowe Files Season 1, Episode 1. This episode is called "Haunted Boy's Reformatory."
Preston School of Industry was an American indie rock band. It was started by Scott Kannberg in 1999. This happened after his earlier band, Pavement, broke up.
Images for kids
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Preston Castle in 2009
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