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Lapalice Castle - The Cottage That Became A Castle
Lapalice Castle can be found just outside the village of Lapalice, Poland. In the 1980s local sculptor, Piotr Kazimierczak received a building permit for a single-family house with a studio. What he actually built was a 52-room castle, however, once authorities realised what was happening they shut down construction. The property was never completed and Piotr has been trying to get it restarted ever since. To read more about this incredible story click the link in our profile.
Smith Mansion - The House That Killed Its Owner
Smith Mansion is a timber frame property that was built over eighteen years by Francis Lee Smith. Located near Cody, in Wyoming, what strated out as a small comfortable house, eventually became a tower that resemsbled the Eye of Sauron. Unfortuntatley, while working on the house, Francis Lee Smith fell from a roof and died, his body was discovered a couple of days after. Today the property is in the hands of his daughter, although she doesn't live there. To see more click the link in profile.
Villa De Vecchi - The Most Haunted House In Italy
Villa de Vecchi, also known as ‘Cassa Rossa’ due to its original red color, is a 19th century home located in Cortenova, just east of Lake Como. Built in 1857, the house has had a very strange past, which has included alleged murder, Aleister Crowley, the infamous occultist staying there, and the sound of ghosts. The property has been abandoned since the 1930s, to read the full story of this very strange house visit our blog at houseandhistory.com. Link in profile.
Carleton Island Villa - The Abandoned New York Mansion
Carleton Island Villa is an abandoned mansion located on Carleton Island, in upstate New York. The house was built in 1894 for William O. Wyckoff, who had amassed his fortune from the newly invented typewriter. Unfortunately William only spent one night in the property, dying from a heart attack in the house. The house was passed to his son, then to General Electric, but eventually fell into ruin and has remained empty for decades. To see more visit our blog at houseandhistory.com.
Abandoned 46-Bedroom Manvel Mansion In Texas
To locals, this property is known as 'Manvel Mansion', a 46-bedroom mansion that has never been lived in. Featuring a 9-car garage, 55 bathrooms, a swimming pool, and much more, the house was left abandoned before completion. To read and see more about Manvel Mansion visit our blog at houseandhistory.com.