Russell moved to the area in 1946 and rubbed shoulders with some of the most powerful figures in the area, such as Prince Akhoy Kumar Mozumdar of the Mozumbar Temple. For many years, Atkinson would hold elaborate parties and gatherings for the city’s elite. home is thought to have been built by a San Bernardino Sun tycoon in the late 1800’s. These tunnels were created mostly for transportation and smuggling booze but also served for darker purposes. One of these tunnels is rumored to connect a Catholic church to Satan’s Castle. There are said to be underground tunnels linking to various points of interest across the mountain which were used during the prohibition era. Satan’s Castle sits in a mountainous region that is filled with both religious and satanic lore dating back to the 19th century. Either or, here is as much information as I was able to gather:
Whether or not these stories are true, we may never know.
Much of what is written in this article are allegations or legends.
