The castle has seen many reincarnations-as a speakeasy, illegal abortion clinic, brothel and Coast Guard barracks during World War II.
After being closed for two-and-a-half years, Sam's Castle in Pacifica has reopened to the public. We got an inside look at the 115-year-old castle.High atop Pacifica, a 115-year-old castle overlooks the Pacific Ocean and Highway 1.The Sam Mazza Foundation maintains the castle. Executive Director Jeanette Cool said it's busier than ever.
"People want to be out, people want to come visit, people want to be together," Cool said. "And people want to hear live performance. So it's been really great fun reopening and having the life back in the house." Husband and wife Jerry and Diedra Crow volunteer giving tours, through the Pacifica Historical Society."My favorite room.. includes an inlaid screen that was acquired by actor William Holden when he made 'Love is a Many-Splendored Thing' in Hong Kong many years ago and it also has a harmonium," said Jerry Crow.
The Crows dress up as Henry Harrison and Emily McCloskey, the castle's original owners. Henry Harrison McCloskey, grandfather of Congressman Pete McCloskey, built the mansion like a fortress after losing his San Francisco home in the 1906 earthquake.
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