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Winchester Mystery House: Encyclopedia - Winchester Mystery House

The Winchester Mystery House is a unique mansion located at 525 Winchester Boulevard in San Jose, California. Its construction began in 1884, and was financed and built by Sarah L. Winchester, the heiress of the man who invented and manufactured the Winchester rifle. Construction continued 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, until her death 38 years later in 1922. This has been estimated to have cost about 5.5 million dollars. The mansion is famous for its large size, and the fact that it followed no overall pla ...

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Winchester Mystery House: Encyclopedia II - Winchester Mystery House - The house today

Prior to the 1906 earthquake, the house had been built up to seven stories tall, but now the highest point is the fourth floor. The house is predominantly wood frame construction, with a brick foundation. There are 160 rooms, including 40 bedrooms and two ballrooms. The house also has 47 fireplaces, 10,000 window panes, 17 chimneys (with evidence of two others), two basements and three elevators. Mrs. Winchester's property was 161.919 acres (650,000 m²) at one time but now the estate is just 6.5 acres (24,000 m²) - the minimum to contain t ...

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Winchester Mystery House: Encyclopedia - Stairway

Stairs, staircase, stairway, and flight of stairs are all names for a construction designed to bridge a large vertical distance by dividing it into smaller vertical distances, called steps. Stairways may be straight, round, or may consist of two or more straight pieces connected at angles. Stairway - Components and terminology. Stairway - Step. The step is composed of the tread and riser. tread - ...

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Winchester Mystery House: Encyclopedia II - San Jose California - History

San Jose California - Site chosen by De Anza. For thousands of years before the arrival of European settlers, the area now known as San Jose was inhabited by several groups of Ohlone Native Americans. Permanent European presence in the area came with the 1770 founding of the Presidio of Monterey and Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo by Gaspar de Portolà and Father Junípero Serra, about sixty miles (100 km) to the south. Don Pedro Fages, the military governor at Monterey, passed through the area on his 1770 ...

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San Jose California, San Jose California - History, San Jose California - Site chosen by De Anza, San Jose California - Early Spanish pueblo, San Jose California - Early statehood, San Jose California - Notable events, San Jose California - Transition from agriculture to technology, San Jose California - Major growth, San Jose California - Law and government, San Jose California - Sister/twin cities, San Jose California - Geography, San Jose California - Climate, San Jose California - Economy, San Jose California - Demographics, San Jose California - Arts and architecture, San Jose California - Sports, San Jose California - Transportation, San Jose California - Utilities, San Jose California - Education, San Jose California - Colleges and universities, San Jose California - Primary and secondary education, San Jose California - San Jose library system, San Jose California - Notable residents, San Jose California - Neighborhoods, San Jose California - Attractions, San Jose California - Parks gardens and other outdoor recreational sites, San Jose California - Museums libraries and other cultural collections, San Jose California - Sports and event venues, San Jose California - Other structures, San Jose California - Media, San Jose California - Print media, San Jose California - Television, San Jose California - Radio

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Winchester Mystery House: Encyclopedia II - House of Leaves - Authorship questions

Note: While there are many theories on various aspects of House of Leaves, there is no overarching theory capable of completely explaining House of Leaves. It is convoluted on purpose, and many theories that are suggested by the book contradict and/or overlap each other. Danielewski took ten years to write the book, and the book shows it, with its painstaking attention to detail and multiple levels of narrative. The story of the Navidson Record is told through the blind Zampanò's written criticism of it, and Zampanò's ...

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House of Leaves, House of Leaves - Plot summary, House of Leaves - The Navidson Record, House of Leaves - Johnny's story, House of Leaves - The Whalestoe Letters, House of Leaves - Characters, House of Leaves - Zampanò, House of Leaves - Johnny Truant, House of Leaves - Pelafina H. Lièvre, House of Leaves - Format, House of Leaves - Typography, House of Leaves - Title, House of Leaves - Foreign languages, House of Leaves - Authorship questions, House of Leaves - Pelafina as true author, House of Leaves - Danielewski as true author, House of Leaves - Other discrepancies and strange links, House of Leaves - Mythological references, House of Leaves - The Minotaur, House of Leaves - Orpheus and Eurydice, House of Leaves - Yggdrasil, House of Leaves - Influences, House of Leaves - Other Houses, House of Leaves - Companion works

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Winchester Mystery House: Encyclopedia II - Stairway - Components and terminology

Stairway - Step. The step is composed of the tread and riser. tread - The part of the step that is stepped on. It is constructed to the same specifications (thickness) as any other flooring. The tread "length" is measured from the outer edge of the step to the vertical "riser" between steps. riser - The vertical portion of the step between steps. This may be missing for an "open" stair effect. nosing - An edge part of the tread that protrudes from the riser bene ...

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Stairway, Stairway - Components and terminology, Stairway - Step, Stairway - The railing system, Stairway - Other terminology, Stairway - Measurements, Stairway - Ergonomics and Building Code requirements, Stairway - Accessibility for the disabled, Stairway - Forms, Stairway - Alternating tread stairs, Stairway - The longest stairway

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Winchester Mystery House: Encyclopedia II - Folly - Examples include

Folly - Britain. Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire, England The Folly Tower at Pontypool, Wales Severndroog Castle, Shooter's Hill, south-east London Rushton Triangular Lodge, Northamptonshire (16th century) Stowe School, several follies in the grounds The Ashton Memorial, Lancaster, England Broadway Tower, The Cotswolds, England Hawkstone Park, follies and gardens in Shropshire, England Williamson's tunnels, probably the largest underground fo ...

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Folly, Folly - Examples include, Folly - Britain, Folly - France, Folly - Italy, Folly - United States, Folly - Unclassified

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Winchester Mystery House: Encyclopedia II - San Jose California - Utilities

Potable water is provided primarily by the private-sector San Jose Water Company, with some by the Great Oaks Water Company, and ten percent by the public-sector San Jose Municipal Water System. Great Oaks provides exclusively well water, while the other two provide water from multiple sources, including well water, and surface water from the Los Gatos Creek watershed, Santa Clara Valley Water District, and the San Francisco Publ ...

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San Jose California, San Jose California - History, San Jose California - Site chosen by De Anza, San Jose California - Early Spanish pueblo, San Jose California - Early statehood, San Jose California - Notable events, San Jose California - Transition from agriculture to technology, San Jose California - Major growth, San Jose California - Law and government, San Jose California - Sister/twin cities, San Jose California - Geography, San Jose California - Climate, San Jose California - Economy, San Jose California - Demographics, San Jose California - Arts and architecture, San Jose California - Sports, San Jose California - Transportation, San Jose California - Utilities, San Jose California - Education, San Jose California - Colleges and universities, San Jose California - Primary and secondary education, San Jose California - San Jose library system, San Jose California - Notable residents, San Jose California - Neighborhoods, San Jose California - Attractions, San Jose California - Parks gardens and other outdoor recreational sites, San Jose California - Museums libraries and other cultural collections, San Jose California - Sports and event venues, San Jose California - Other structures, San Jose California - Media, San Jose California - Print media, San Jose California - Television, San Jose California - Radio

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Winchester Mystery House: Encyclopedia II - San Jose California - Transportation

The San Jose area has a well-developed freeway system, including three Interstate highways—I-280, I-880, and I-680—in addition to several federal and state highways, US 101, CA-85, CA-87, CA-17, and CA-237. San Jose contains many expressways of the Santa Clara County expressway system. Examples are Almaden Expressway, Capitol Expressway, San Tomas Expressway, Lawrence Expressway, and many more. Rail service to and within San Jose is provided by Amtrak (the Sacramento-San Jose Capitol Corridor and the Seattle-Los Angeles Coast Star ...

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San Jose California, San Jose California - History, San Jose California - Site chosen by De Anza, San Jose California - Early Spanish pueblo, San Jose California - Early statehood, San Jose California - Notable events, San Jose California - Transition from agriculture to technology, San Jose California - Major growth, San Jose California - Law and government, San Jose California - Sister/twin cities, San Jose California - Geography, San Jose California - Climate, San Jose California - Economy, San Jose California - Demographics, San Jose California - Arts and architecture, San Jose California - Sports, San Jose California - Transportation, San Jose California - Utilities, San Jose California - Education, San Jose California - Colleges and universities, San Jose California - Primary and secondary education, San Jose California - San Jose library system, San Jose California - Notable residents, San Jose California - Neighborhoods, San Jose California - Attractions, San Jose California - Parks gardens and other outdoor recreational sites, San Jose California - Museums libraries and other cultural collections, San Jose California - Sports and event venues, San Jose California - Other structures, San Jose California - Media, San Jose California - Print media, San Jose California - Television, San Jose California - Radio

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Winchester Mystery House: Encyclopedia II - San Jose California - Sports

San Jose is the home of the: San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League San Jose SaberCats of the Arena Football League St Joseph's Hurling Club San Jose Stealth of the National Lacrosse League San Jose Giants of the California League of minor league baseball Previously, San Jose was home to the: San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer San Jose CyberRays of the Women's United Soccer Association San Jose Lasers of the American Basketball League Golden State Warriors ...

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San Jose California, San Jose California - History, San Jose California - Site chosen by De Anza, San Jose California - Early Spanish pueblo, San Jose California - Early statehood, San Jose California - Notable events, San Jose California - Transition from agriculture to technology, San Jose California - Major growth, San Jose California - Law and government, San Jose California - Sister/twin cities, San Jose California - Geography, San Jose California - Climate, San Jose California - Economy, San Jose California - Demographics, San Jose California - Arts and architecture, San Jose California - Sports, San Jose California - Transportation, San Jose California - Utilities, San Jose California - Education, San Jose California - Colleges and universities, San Jose California - Primary and secondary education, San Jose California - San Jose library system, San Jose California - Notable residents, San Jose California - Neighborhoods, San Jose California - Attractions, San Jose California - Parks gardens and other outdoor recreational sites, San Jose California - Museums libraries and other cultural collections, San Jose California - Sports and event venues, San Jose California - Other structures, San Jose California - Media, San Jose California - Print media, San Jose California - Television, San Jose California - Radio

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Winchester Mystery House: Encyclopedia II - San Jose California - Notable residents

Some notable people born in San Jose include: Chuck Berry, guitarist and singer (birthplace is disputed) Barry Brown, actor and writer Jerry Coleman, Ford Frick Award winning broadcaster Peggy Fleming, 1968 Winter Olympics figure skating gold medalist Norman Mineta, former Mayor of San Jose, United States Secretary of Transportation Jim Plunkett, American football quarterback Pat Tillman, American football player, Army Ranger Nikki Sixx, bassist of Mötley CrüeSee also:

San Jose California, San Jose California - History, San Jose California - Site chosen by De Anza, San Jose California - Early Spanish pueblo, San Jose California - Early statehood, San Jose California - Notable events, San Jose California - Transition from agriculture to technology, San Jose California - Major growth, San Jose California - Law and government, San Jose California - Sister/twin cities, San Jose California - Geography, San Jose California - Climate, San Jose California - Economy, San Jose California - Demographics, San Jose California - Arts and architecture, San Jose California - Sports, San Jose California - Transportation, San Jose California - Utilities, San Jose California - Education, San Jose California - Colleges and universities, San Jose California - Primary and secondary education, San Jose California - San Jose library system, San Jose California - Notable residents, San Jose California - Neighborhoods, San Jose California - Attractions, San Jose California - Parks gardens and other outdoor recreational sites, San Jose California - Museums libraries and other cultural collections, San Jose California - Sports and event venues, San Jose California - Other structures, San Jose California - Media, San Jose California - Print media, San Jose California - Television, San Jose California - Radio

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Winchester Mystery House: Encyclopedia II - San Jose California - Education

San Jose California - Colleges and universities. San Jose is home to several colleges and universities. The largest and most well known is San José State University, which was founded by the California Legislature in 1862 as the California State Normal School and is the original campus of the California State University system. Located in downtown San Jose since 1870, the university's 30,000 students in bachelor's and master's degree programs are primarily commuters from many areas in the South Bay. Natio ...

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San Jose California, San Jose California - History, San Jose California - Site chosen by De Anza, San Jose California - Early Spanish pueblo, San Jose California - Early statehood, San Jose California - Notable events, San Jose California - Transition from agriculture to technology, San Jose California - Major growth, San Jose California - Law and government, San Jose California - Sister/twin cities, San Jose California - Geography, San Jose California - Climate, San Jose California - Economy, San Jose California - Demographics, San Jose California - Arts and architecture, San Jose California - Sports, San Jose California - Transportation, San Jose California - Utilities, San Jose California - Education, San Jose California - Colleges and universities, San Jose California - Primary and secondary education, San Jose California - San Jose library system, San Jose California - Notable residents, San Jose California - Neighborhoods, San Jose California - Attractions, San Jose California - Parks gardens and other outdoor recreational sites, San Jose California - Museums libraries and other cultural collections, San Jose California - Sports and event venues, San Jose California - Other structures, San Jose California - Media, San Jose California - Print media, San Jose California - Television, San Jose California - Radio

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Winchester Mystery House: Encyclopedia II - San Jose California - Media

San Jose is served by local media as well as that of San Francisco and national media. The following lists include only local media. San Jose California - Print media. In addition to the major English-language newspapers, the daily San Jose Mercury News and the weekly alternative Metro Silicon Valley, San Jose is served by a variety of other local print media. The bilingual weeklies La Oferta and El-Observador have articles and advertisements in both English and Spanish. The glo ...

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San Jose California, San Jose California - History, San Jose California - Site chosen by De Anza, San Jose California - Early Spanish pueblo, San Jose California - Early statehood, San Jose California - Notable events, San Jose California - Transition from agriculture to technology, San Jose California - Major growth, San Jose California - Law and government, San Jose California - Sister/twin cities, San Jose California - Geography, San Jose California - Climate, San Jose California - Economy, San Jose California - Demographics, San Jose California - Arts and architecture, San Jose California - Sports, San Jose California - Transportation, San Jose California - Utilities, San Jose California - Education, San Jose California - Colleges and universities, San Jose California - Primary and secondary education, San Jose California - San Jose library system, San Jose California - Notable residents, San Jose California - Neighborhoods, San Jose California - Attractions, San Jose California - Parks gardens and other outdoor recreational sites, San Jose California - Museums libraries and other cultural collections, San Jose California - Sports and event venues, San Jose California - Other structures, San Jose California - Media, San Jose California - Print media, San Jose California - Television, San Jose California - Radio

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Winchester Mystery House: Encyclopedia II - San Jose California - Arts and architecture

San Jose's downtown architecture is noted more for its limited height than for any particular buildings. Because the downtown area is in the flight path to nearby Mineta International Airport, there is a permanent height limit for all buildings. Municipal building projects have experimented more with architectural styles than have most private enterprises. The Children's Discovery Museum, Tech Museum of Innovation, and the San Jose Repertory Theater building have experimented with bold colors and unusual exteriors. The new City Hall, designed by Richard Meier & Partners opened in 2005 and is a notable addit ...

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San Jose California, San Jose California - History, San Jose California - Site chosen by De Anza, San Jose California - Early Spanish pueblo, San Jose California - Early statehood, San Jose California - Notable events, San Jose California - Transition from agriculture to technology, San Jose California - Major growth, San Jose California - Law and government, San Jose California - Sister/twin cities, San Jose California - Geography, San Jose California - Climate, San Jose California - Economy, San Jose California - Demographics, San Jose California - Arts and architecture, San Jose California - Sports, San Jose California - Transportation, San Jose California - Utilities, San Jose California - Education, San Jose California - Colleges and universities, San Jose California - Primary and secondary education, San Jose California - San Jose library system, San Jose California - Notable residents, San Jose California - Neighborhoods, San Jose California - Attractions, San Jose California - Parks gardens and other outdoor recreational sites, San Jose California - Museums libraries and other cultural collections, San Jose California - Sports and event venues, San Jose California - Other structures, San Jose California - Media, San Jose California - Print media, San Jose California - Television, San Jose California - Radio

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Winchester Mystery House: Encyclopedia II - San Jose California - Attractions

San Jose California - Parks gardens and other outdoor recreational sites. Almaden Quicksilver County Park, 4,147 acres (17 km²) of former mercury mines in South San Jose Alum Rock Park, 718 acres (2.9 km²) in East San Jose, the oldest municipal park in California Emma Prusch Farm Park, 43.5 acres (176,000 m²) in East San Jose. Donated by Emma Prusch to demonstrate the valley's agricultural past, it includes a 4-H barn (the largest in San Jose), community gardens, a rare-fruit orchard, d ...

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San Jose California, San Jose California - History, San Jose California - Site chosen by De Anza, San Jose California - Early Spanish pueblo, San Jose California - Early statehood, San Jose California - Notable events, San Jose California - Transition from agriculture to technology, San Jose California - Major growth, San Jose California - Law and government, San Jose California - Sister/twin cities, San Jose California - Geography, San Jose California - Climate, San Jose California - Economy, San Jose California - Demographics, San Jose California - Arts and architecture, San Jose California - Sports, San Jose California - Transportation, San Jose California - Utilities, San Jose California - Education, San Jose California - Colleges and universities, San Jose California - Primary and secondary education, San Jose California - San Jose library system, San Jose California - Notable residents, San Jose California - Neighborhoods, San Jose California - Attractions, San Jose California - Parks gardens and other outdoor recreational sites, San Jose California - Museums libraries and other cultural collections, San Jose California - Sports and event venues, San Jose California - Other structures, San Jose California - Media, San Jose California - Print media, San Jose California - Television, San Jose California - Radio

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Winchester Mystery House: Encyclopedia II - San Jose California - Notable residents

Some notable people born in San Jose include: Chuck Berry, guitarist and singer (birthplace is disputed) Jerry Coleman, Ford Frick Award winning broadcaster Peggy Fleming, 1968 Winter Olympics figure skating gold medalist Norman Mineta, former Mayor of San Jose, United States Secretary of Transportation Jim Plunkett, American football quarterback Pat Tillman, American football player, Army Ranger Nikki Sixx, bassist of Mötley CrüeSee also:

San Jose California, San Jose California - History, San Jose California - Site chosen by De Anza, San Jose California - Early Spanish pueblo, San Jose California - Early statehood, San Jose California - Notable events, San Jose California - Transition from agriculture to technology, San Jose California - Major growth, San Jose California - Law and government, San Jose California - Sister/twin cities, San Jose California - Geography, San Jose California - Climate, San Jose California - Economy, San Jose California - Demographics, San Jose California - Arts and architecture, San Jose California - Sports, San Jose California - Transportation, San Jose California - Utilities, San Jose California - Education, San Jose California - Colleges and universities, San Jose California - Primary and secondary education, San Jose California - San Jose library system, San Jose California - Notable residents, San Jose California - Neighborhoods, San Jose California - Attractions, San Jose California - Parks gardens and other outdoor recreational sites, San Jose California - Museums libraries and other cultural collections, San Jose California - Sports and event venues, San Jose California - Other structures, San Jose California - Media, San Jose California - Print media, San Jose California - Television, San Jose California - Radio

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Winchester Mystery House: Encyclopedia II - San Jose California - Sports

San Jose is the home of the: San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League San Jose SaberCats of the Arena Football League St Joseph's Hurling Club San Jose Stealth of the National Lacrosse League San Jose Giants of the California League of minor league baseball San Jose SkyRockets of the American Basketball Association Previously, San Jose was home to the: San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer San Jose CyberRays of the Women's United Soccer A ...

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San Jose California, San Jose California - History, San Jose California - Site chosen by De Anza, San Jose California - Early Spanish pueblo, San Jose California - Early statehood, San Jose California - Notable events, San Jose California - Transition from agriculture to technology, San Jose California - Major growth, San Jose California - Law and government, San Jose California - Sister/twin cities, San Jose California - Geography, San Jose California - Climate, San Jose California - Economy, San Jose California - Demographics, San Jose California - Arts and architecture, San Jose California - Sports, San Jose California - Transportation, San Jose California - Utilities, San Jose California - Education, San Jose California - Colleges and universities, San Jose California - Primary and secondary education, San Jose California - San Jose library system, San Jose California - Notable residents, San Jose California - Neighborhoods, San Jose California - Attractions, San Jose California - Parks gardens and other outdoor recreational sites, San Jose California - Museums libraries and other cultural collections, San Jose California - Sports and event venues, San Jose California - Other structures, San Jose California - Media, San Jose California - Print media, San Jose California - Television, San Jose California - Radio

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Winchester Mystery House: Encyclopedia II - San Jose California - Geography

San Jose is located at 37°18'15" North, 121°52'22" West (37.304051, −121.872734)¹. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 461.5 km² (178.2 mi²)GR1. 452.9 km² (174.9 mi²) of it is land and 8.6 km² (3.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.86% water. San Jose lies near the San Andreas Fault; a major source of earthquake activity in California. The most serious earthquake, in 1906, damaged many buildings in San Jose as described earlier. Earlier signifi ...

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San Jose California, San Jose California - History, San Jose California - Site chosen by De Anza, San Jose California - Early Spanish pueblo, San Jose California - Early statehood, San Jose California - Notable events, San Jose California - Transition from agriculture to technology, San Jose California - Major growth, San Jose California - Law and government, San Jose California - Sister/twin cities, San Jose California - Geography, San Jose California - Climate, San Jose California - Economy, San Jose California - Demographics, San Jose California - Arts and architecture, San Jose California - Sports, San Jose California - Transportation, San Jose California - Utilities, San Jose California - Education, San Jose California - Colleges and universities, San Jose California - Primary and secondary education, San Jose California - San Jose library system, San Jose California - Notable residents, San Jose California - Neighborhoods, San Jose California - Attractions, San Jose California - Parks gardens and other outdoor recreational sites, San Jose California - Museums libraries and other cultural collections, San Jose California - Sports and event venues, San Jose California - Other structures, San Jose California - Media, San Jose California - Print media, San Jose California - Television, San Jose California - Radio

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Winchester Mystery House: Encyclopedia II - House of Leaves - Characters

House of Leaves - Zampanò. Zampanò is a blind writer, in the line of numerous blind prophets and poets throughout history, going all the way back to Homer. It is speculated that this character is based on the famed Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges. "...no one realized that the book and the labyrinth were one and the same..." Borges is actually mentioned in the book in footnote 67 ...

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House of Leaves, House of Leaves - Plot summary, House of Leaves - The Navidson Record, House of Leaves - Johnny's story, House of Leaves - The Whalestoe Letters, House of Leaves - Characters, House of Leaves - Zampanò, House of Leaves - Johnny Truant, House of Leaves - Pelafina H. Lièvre, House of Leaves - Format, House of Leaves - Typography, House of Leaves - Title, House of Leaves - Foreign languages, House of Leaves - Authorship questions, House of Leaves - Pelafina as true author, House of Leaves - Danielewski as true author, House of Leaves - Other discrepancies and strange links, House of Leaves - Mythological references, House of Leaves - The Minotaur, House of Leaves - Orpheus and Eurydice, House of Leaves - Yggdrasil, House of Leaves - Influences, House of Leaves - Other Houses, House of Leaves - Companion works

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Winchester Mystery House: Encyclopedia II - House of Leaves - Format

There are many unusual, and often disorienting, elements of House of Leaves. One interesting feature of the paperback edition of the book is that the cover of the book is slightly smaller than the pages themselves, causing the edges of the pages to peek out of the side of the black cover. This parallels the Navidson house, which also has an inside which is larger than its outside. See also:

House of Leaves, House of Leaves - Plot summary, House of Leaves - The Navidson Record, House of Leaves - Johnny's story, House of Leaves - The Whalestoe Letters, House of Leaves - Characters, House of Leaves - Zampanò, House of Leaves - Johnny Truant, House of Leaves - Pelafina H. Lièvre, House of Leaves - Format, House of Leaves - Typography, House of Leaves - Title, House of Leaves - Foreign languages, House of Leaves - Authorship questions, House of Leaves - Pelafina as true author, House of Leaves - Danielewski as true author, House of Leaves - Other discrepancies and strange links, House of Leaves - Mythological references, House of Leaves - The Minotaur, House of Leaves - Orpheus and Eurydice, House of Leaves - Yggdrasil, House of Leaves - Influences, House of Leaves - Other Houses, House of Leaves - Companion works

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