Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Self-guided and guided tours of Preston Castle are offered Saturday, April – August. We also offer private and paranormal tours. For more information on all tours, dates, and times visit TOURS .

The castle was built between 1890 and 1894. Learn more here: ABOUT US 

The Castle was built in 1894 as the administration building for the Preston School of Industry and housed boys from 1894 to 1960. For more information on the history of Preston Castle, visit ABOUT US.

Being well over 125 years old, the Preston Castle overflows with craftsmanship both inside and out that is rarely, if ever, seen in modern buildings. Preservation of the castle means saving a historically significant California landmark. The speed at which the Preston Castle can be recovered also depends upon the support of its members and volunteers, and the longer the Castle goes without repair, the more history California loses forever.

A structural analysis of the castle is underway to determine the full extent of the repairs necessary to preserve and rehabilitate the Preston Castle. The full cost is unknown at this time, but ranges upward from $25-$30 million.

Because the building is so large, the castle will probably be a multi-purpose building. Possible uses might include an event center, culinary school and restaurant, boutique hotel, museum, retail shops and office space. The Foundation’s goal is for the building to be self-sustaining.

The Preston Castle Foundation is made of a Board of Directors and members. Click here for more information about MEMBERSHIP and for more info on the Board of Directors, visit Foundation Board.

The Preston Castle Foundation’s goals:

• Securing adequate funding through various sources to preserve and rehabilitate the Castle.
• Creating on-going awareness, recognition and support of the preservation and rehabilitation projects of the Preston Castle Foundation through planned events and public relations activities.

To become a member of the Preston Castle Foundation, visit Membership. Your membership donation is tax deductible.

There are several ways you can help support the Preston Castle Foundation’s mission of restoring this important piece of Californian culture. Aside from becoming a member, the Foundation is thankful for the many generous donations of funds, physical labor, skills and equipment contributions.

Learn more about donating or volunteering online.