When was the Preston Castle built?

When was the Preston Castle built?

1890
Preston School of Industry/Years built

When did Preston Youth Authority close?

June 30, 2011
It is too little, too late. Preston Youth Correctional Facility officially closes its gates on June 30, 2011.

What year did Preston Youth Correctional Facility close?

1960
The State of California closed the Youth Correctional Facility in 1960. It deteriorated over the years. Preston Castle is listed as a California State Historical Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

How big is Preston Castle in Ione CA?

The majestic, spooky Preston Castle, also known as the Preston School of Industry and Preston Youth Correctional Facility in Ione, California, is nearly 50,000 square feet which includes the basement, four floors and a three story annex. The Castle was built during the 1890s and is surrounded today by 13 acres with stately support buildings.

Who is the owner of the Preston Castle?

And later, in 2014, the foundation was granted ownership of the Castle and 12.91 acres. The Preston Castle Foundation’s mission is to preserve, rehabilitate and utilize the historic Preston Castle site as well as preserving the history of the school, its staff and boys.

Is the Preston Castle on the National Register of Historic Places?

Preston Castle is listed as a California State Historical Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2014, the property was deeded to the Preston Castle Foundation, which through volunteers, planned events and public relations activities is making efforts to preserve and rehabilitate the Castle.

When did the school move out of Preston Castle?

The facility served as home to the school until 1960 when it was moved to newer nearby buildings. For the next forty years the castle remained abandoned, until 2001 when a fifty-year lease was given to The Preston Castle Foundation. The foundation has since been working to preserve and restore the castle.