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William Wirt Winchester died of tuberculosis on 7 march 1881 in New Heaven, Connecticut
Answer from wikipedia: In February 1923, five months after Winchester's death, the house was opened to the public, with Mayme Brown serving as the first tour guide. Today the home is owned by Winchester Investments LLC, a privately held company representing the descendants of John and Mayme Brown.
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