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By using this site, you signify your assent to the TomCat Productions Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use the site. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to change, modify, add, or remove portions of this policy at any time. Please check this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of Zurich Mansion Tours or Haunted Mansions Around the World following the posting of changes to these terms will mean you accept those changes.

The original Zurich Mansion is a collection of short stories which were created by Bruce Schmidt.  Zurich Mansion Tours used some of these short stories as a theme for Lake Zurich's Haunted House as a fundraiser for the kids of Lake Zurich.  Zurich Mansion Tours is no longer associated with the village.

 

Copyright 1983-2008 TomCat Production Studios, Inc. & VisualTHUNDER. All rights reserved. Selected items based on books by: Dr. Bruce C Schmidt & Heather Schmidt and other notable Authors. WebGraphics By: TomCat Productions Studios, Inc. Sections of this site courtesy of Media Design Interactive & other contributors  Sections of the Tour courtesy of TomCat Production Studios. This site was designed for your entertainment