Ghost Towns | Nothing Really Dies
Ghost towns continue to ‘live.’ They’ve become tourist destinations and registered for historic preservation. But does that come at a cost to visitors’ life energy? Get the scoop after the jump.
Ghost Hunt | Port Gamble, Washington
On Saturday, April 21st, Ghostly Activities investigated 2 haunted locations in Port Gamble, Washington. Get the scoop after the jump.
Aurora Bridge | Seattle’s Most Haunted Bridge
Aurora Bridge, also known as George Washington Memorial Bridge, connects Queen Anne and Fremont on the north side of Seattle. Today, it’s one of Seattle’s most haunted places.
Kell’s Pub | Seattle’s Most Haunted Bar
Kell’s Pub, in Pike Place Market, has a long history of ghostly activities. Some even call it the most haunted bar in America. Find out about its ghosts and haunting activity after the jump.
Ghosts of Pioneer Square in Seattle
Pioneer Square is full of ghosts. There are 28 known haunts within the 15-or-so blocks of the area. It helps that a fire, crooked cops and robbers all contributed to create the haunted place it is today.
The Haunted Moore Theatre in Seattle
The Moore Theatre in Seattle, Washington is one of the oldest theaters in the city. It’s been used for stage acts, vaudeville performances, movies, boxing, and now concerts. When it comes to ghosts, it’s probably better as a legend tripping destination than a ghost hunt. Find out why after the jump.
Athens Lunatic Asylum Hauntings
Athens Lunatic Asylum opened in 1874 and closed in 1993. It helped rehabilitate Civil War veterans, mentally handicapped patients, the violently insane and TB patients. The doctors treated many patients with lobotomies, electroshock therapy, hydrotherapy and psychotropic drugs — all treatments considered torture now. That makes it obvious why Athens Lunatic Asylum is considered…
Peoria State Hospital Hauntings
Peoria State Hospital had two starts. Originally, it used the Kirkbride layout, but the Illinois government deemed it unsafe for patients. Then, developers used the cottage plan, like nearby Manteno State Hospital, in the early 1900s. For most of its history, the hospital did a fine job caring for its patients. That may be…
Trenton Psychiatric Hospital Hauntings
Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, originally named New Jersey State Lunatic Asylum, has a long history of helping mentally ill patients — and harming them. The hospital opened in 1848 and welcomed 86 patients. The first superintendent, Horace Buttolph, was a good man and provided excellent care for the people in his care. Then, Dr. Henry…
Danvers State Hospital Hauntings
Danvers State Hospital was one of the most notorious asylums during its time. Built in the 1880s, it served the noble purpose of helping mentally ill children. Things changed in the 1920s and that horrible period formed the ghosts we know today.
