The Haunted Bellevue Hotel
At the turn of the 20th century, Philadelphia was the third largest city in the United States, with a population of 1.2 million residents. As an important center of commerce and culture, the city began building opulent hotels to house the important ...
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Hauntings at The Eastern State Penitentiary
The great Charles Dickens once visited the Eastern State Penitentiary during its heyday. No stranger to human suffering and imprisonment, the novelist witnessed the horrors of inhumane punishments that even he considered some of the worst crimes agai ...
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Top 10 Haunted Places in Atlantic City
Today, people are drawn to more than the boardwalk attractions, as they come to spend money at casinos and visit the haunted places in Atlantic City. The city is filled with a surplus of casinos and hotels. It's also filled with ghosts of sunken ship ...
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The Eerie History of Washington Square
Washington Square, located in the heart of Philadelphia, is a name that echoes across the United States, each place bearing its own history and legends. However, Philadelphia's Washington Square stands out, not just for its historical significance, b ...
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The Chilling Legacy of Pennhurst Asylum
Perched in the secluded landscape of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Pennhurst Asylum stands as a haunting reminder of a dark chapter in the history of mental health care. Originally known as the Batesburg State School and later renamed the Eastern Pennsy ...
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The Vampire Ghost of Erie, PA
Many tourists come to the city of Erie, nicknamed the Gem City, for access to the lake that lends its name to the town, bird watching in its sanctuaries, and picturesque views of its lighthouses. But did you know this city is also haunted? And not by ...
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Hauntings of Lake Shawnee’s Abandoned Amusement Park
Nestled in the heart of the folklore of the Appalachian Mountains, the Lake Shawnee abandoned amusement Park in Rock, West Virginia, stands as a haunting reminder of both the joys of yesteryears and the eerie mysteries that can shroud even the most c ...
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Pennsylvania’s Top 10 Most Haunted
Pennsylvania is known for its rich history and diverse landscapes as well as being a hotbed for paranormal activity. Established in 1681, Pennsylvania played a pivotal role in the American Revolution, with many battles fought on its soil. Additionall ...
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The American Philosophical Library
When we think of haunted structures, we start to envision something genuinely spooky. An old Victorian home where the ghost of an old lady guards the stairwell… or a graveyard filled with the ghoulish laughter of unknown children. Hauntings have a ...
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The Betsy Ross House
Just several blocks away from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell lies a skinny slice of history, the Betsy Ross House. The home itself was built over 250 years ago, and it is said that Betsy Ross herself lived there from 1776 to 1779. Why is this ...
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