Adamstown

Main Street-Several ghosts are seen on this street. The ghost of a black puppy follows people for several blocks. The apparitions of two women have been seen. If they are followed, it is said that they walk towards the cemetery and disappear.

Alburtis

The Inn at Maple Grove- An Indian is buried beneath the fireplace here. The Indian was hung for showing affection for a white girl. Apparently, he is disturbed by the lighting of a fire in the fireplace.

Old Hensingersville Hotel- A ghost know only as "Bucky" roams this building. Most of the activity from Bucky seems to be centered around the kitchen. But reports of footsteps and other activity come form the bar area and upstairs bedrooms.

Allentown

-Cedar Crest College - The ghost of a girl named Wanda haunts Butz Hall. In 1956, it is believed she committed suicide here. Her ghost has been seen by students and employees of the college.

-King George Inn- Two ghosts have been seen here, that of a little girl and a woman. They are seen walking into the dining room, wearing clothing that dates back to the 1700's. The sound of a baby crying can also be heard in the kitchen and by an old well down in the basement.

-Magnolia's Vineyard Restaurant - The ghost of a young woman named Magnolia Evans haunts the banks of the Jordan Creek. She was the daughter of a Union officer. She had discovered a wounded Confederate hiding in the backyard of her house. She helped him and they fell in love. Agreeing to meet after the war, the soldier left. He never returned. Her ghost still haunts the place where they were to meet.

-Muhlenberg College- The ghost of the Bernheim House is believed to be that of Oscar Bernheim. After his death his house was willed to the college. He is seen in many rooms of his former residence.

-Widow Brown's Inns- These are two Inns that are owned by the same company. The Stockerville Inn is believed to be haunted by a former innkeeper named Marvin. His ghostly shadow has been seen in the basement, Room B and in the rear stairway. He hung himself in a room that has been sealed off. The door was in the corner of the dining room….The Wescosville Inn is inhabited by an unseen presence. This presence is most often sensed in the front dining room. It is not know who or what this presence might be.

Altoona

- Baker Mansion- The ghost of Anna Baker is said to haunt this house. When she was young, her father had not allowed her to marry a man who was a common millwright. She refused to marry anyone and died alone in 1914. Her wedding dress was put on display in her old bedroom. The dress has moved inside its air-tight glass case and her slippers have gone walking by themselves.

Ambridge

-Mad Anthony's Restaurant- The attic of this restaurant is haunted by a little girl. It is believed she was the result of an illegitimate affair and was kept hidden in the attic where she died.

Bartonsville

-International Eatery- The ghost know as "Veronica" haunts this little restaurant. Her smokey apparition has been seen gliding from the kitchen towards the walk-in refrigerator.

Berks County

-Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, New Bethel Cemetery- Investigated by members of PIRA. This mountain has a slew of ghosts. The most popular is that of Matthias Shambacker. Matthias confessed to killing many people after they had stayed at the Inn he operated in his house. He is buried in an unmarked grave at the New Bethel Church cemetery at the bottom of the mountain. His ghost is still seen on certain nights walking down the small road the runs along side of the cemetery. For some pictures taken at the New Bethel Church, taken by myself, click HERE….At his old house there is also the ghost of a young girl who apparently fell down the stairs and died in the center of the room. She is seen floating about 18 inches above the floor. Several years after she died the house was remodeled and the floor was lowered 18 inches….The ghost of a 10 foot man who glows brightly with his own light has been seen on the road that goes over the mountain….The ghosts of settlers killed by Indians in the 1700's still roam the mountain at night.

-Old Birdsboro Bridge- The ghost of a woman has been seen here for over a hundred years. It is said that she would actually stop travelers and talk about the life after death. The bridge is torn down now, but witnesses still see her as she tries to detour drivers to cross over the now non-existent bridge.

-Witches' Hill- The ghosts of witches that once gathered on this ridge now haunt the area. Strange balls of light have also been seen dancing around the mountain top here.

Bernville

-Haag Cemetery- Many witnesses have reported seeing the apparition of a woman near the grave of one George D. Fahrenbach. He was a civil war soldier who lived from 1846 to 1919. No one knows who the woman is or could be.

Bethlehem

-Lehigh University - The ghost of an elderly man haunts the Linderman Library. It is believed that he used to be a regular at the library who was not the most friendly of people.

-Leithsville Inn- The ghost of a man who was lynched in the 1700's now haunts the barn where he was hung. He has also been seen in the lobby of the Inn

-Moravian College- Many ghosts haunt the halls of this college. The tunnels below the college harbor many noisy ghosts who disrupt classes at times with loud banging and crashes….The ghost of Alicia haunts the attic rooms of Phi Mu Epsilon sorority after she was pushed down the stairs by her boyfriend many years ago….An old couch in Main Hall is haunted by an elderly couple who are sometimes seen siting in it….There are many more ghosts the haunt this campus.

- Waldheim Club- A ghost seen only as a black shape haunts this singing club. It is most often seen in the barn, lounge and kitchen. Employees have named this ghost Beethoven.

Blairsville

-Packsaddle Gap- The ghost of a man who accidently killed his girlfriend haunts this valley. He mistook her for a dear and shot her. He is seen reliving that terrible event over and over.

Boyertown

-Rhoads Opera House- A fire burned down the original building in 1908. Over 170 people died in the fire. Their remains, mixed with ashes from the building, were buried in a common grave located in Fairway Cemetery. Cries and moans of those who died could be heard from the grave. Police have had numerous reports of the phenomena.

Bristol

-Bordentown Road- The white form of a young girl has been seen walking across the water of Manor Lake. This is the ghost of Midnight Mary. She is also seen hitchhiking on the road, wearing a soaking wet prom dress. According to legend

-Margaret Grundy Memorial Library - The ghost of Joseph Bonaparte, brother of Nepoleon Bonaparte, is said to haunt the riverbank behind the library. According to legend, a woman named Sarah Keene lived in a mansion that stood on the spot where the library now stands. Joseph tried to court the young lady, but she rejected him. His broken heart is said to keep his spirit here, waiting for Sarah to return his love.

- St. James Episcopal Cemetery - There are several ghost that haunt this cemetery. There is an old iron chair next to the grave of Merritt P. Wright, that carries the name" the witch's chair." Legend tells that if you sit in the chair at midnight in the month of October, the arms of a witch will encircle you….The grave of Gertrude Spring is not too far from the "chair". She is thought to be the woman behind the Midnight Mary ghost.

-Bristol Cemetery- This cemetery has been investigated by members of PIRA. Orbs of white light as well as the voice of a young girl have been recorded here. To take a listen Click HERE. There has also been frequent reports of batteries (AA's, DD', and camcorder) going completely dead after a few moments.

Canadensis

-American Legion Hall- The ghost of Samuel Everitt, a former member of the legion, is thought to be responsible for the mysterious things that go on here. Ashtrays move on there own, footsteps by unseen boots, and playing cards that change color in front of witnesses.

-Pines Hotel- This hotel, built in 1908, surrounds an old cemetery. A tall, well dressed ghost has scared many cleaning maids here while going about their duties. No one knows the identity of the man.

Conneaut Lake

- Hotel Conneaut - This hotel, sitting inside an amusement park, caught on fire in 1943, destroying the right wing of the hotel and killing a young bride named. Her form is still seen by employees.

Douglassville

-Fair's Wings of Wind Restaurant- The ghost of Caleb Brinton is thought to be tha apparition that has been seen moving about the restaurant. He ran an exclusive dinning establishment here from 1927 to 1975. It is thought that he does not approve of common people being able to enjoy the dinning here.

Doylestown

-Bucks County Community College - The ghost of a women has reportedly haunted Tyler Hall on the campus. The ghost is believed to be the ghost of the former administrator Stella Tyler, for whom the building was named.

-Dark Hallow Road- The remains of a physically abusive school teacher were found in the school house a hundred years after his death. The entire road is haunted. Mysterious lights have been reported flickering and moving around.

-Fonthill Mansion- The ghost of a former housekeeper haunts this concrete mansion. She has been seen dusting and making the beds in the various rooms. My wife and I  had the chance to tour the mansion, unfortunately we were not allowed to take any pictures inside.

Ebensburg

- Beulah Road - the ghost of the white lady still walks at night. She is thought to be a bride still searching for her husband. According to legend, they were both killed in an accident on their wedding day. The bride's father disapproved of her new husband and chased them down in his own carriage on the way to the church. Her carriage overturned killing the two lovers.

Easton

-Churchman's Business College- The ghost of an unidentified woman has been seen here so much that she has been named "Easton's Ghost". She has been sighted on the steps of the First Presbyterian Church and inside the parsonage.

- Easton Public Library- During the construction of the library in 1903, over 500 hundred graves were uncovered. Most were relocated to other cemeteries, but about 30 bodies that could not be identified, were not. They were dumped together in an underground vault. Their spirits are said to be responsible for the poltergeist activity that goes on in the library. Doors and drawers open and close suddenly and invisible hands touch visitors…. The ghost of mammy Morgan has also been seen walking the grounds of the library.

- Northhampton County Country Club- The ghost of Margaret Getter is seen walking the area around the club. She is seen in a long black dress and a black bonnet. Margaret was killed by her husband and her body was found in an old quarry that used to stand where the club now does….Margaret's husband was hanged from a small gallows built on a small island across from Easton. His ghost has been seen walking around the island by himself.

-Sate Theatre- This theatre is said to be haunted by the ghost of Fred Osterstock, a former manager of the building when it was a theatre and then a movie house.

East Strousburg

-Analomink Rooming House- A ghost know as "Beattie" haunts this building. Her glowing, white form appears as a young woman dressed in pants and a shirt. She has been seen in several rooms throughout the house.

-East Stroudsburg University- The Fine Arts and Performing Center is haunted by an ice cold entity that reportedly defaces name plaques ands steals objects. It's voice has been heard by many people….Hawthorne Residence Hall is also reported to be haunted.

Gettysburg

-Cashtown Inn - The ghost of a civil war soldier has been seen, as well as photographed here. He has a particular fancy with knocking on the door to room 4. His footsteps have been heard walking around in the attic.

-Devil's Den- The apparition of a long-haired, barefoot man wearing ragged clothing and a floppy hat has been reported here. He has appeared in at least on photograph and two several witnesses.

- Doubleday Inn- A woman wrote me about her experiences here. While staying there, her mother awoke in the middle of the night to an incessant humming. When she looked up, she saw the silhoutte of a woman with her hair in a bun passing the foot of the bed and then vanishing. On another occasion, while trying to sleep, she heard the sounds of a group of people marching outside, talking and yelling back and forth. The Inn is located near Gettysburg College, but the author of the letter states that she is a college student and she knows what a campus sounds like. She is convinced that this is not what she heard!

- Farnsworth House Inn - Mary, a ghost from the Civil War era, walks the halls of the Inn at night…. The ghost of a man carrying a child wrapped in a blanket has been seen in an upstairs bedroom. He can be heard crying, but no one knows why…. Three Confederate sharpshooters still remain at their posts in the garret of the house…. A soldier carries his wounded friend into the cellar of the house. His voice can be heard singing to his dying friend, who passes away in the catacombs of the cellar. Many visitors report feeling cold spots in the basement.

-Gettysburg National Military Park - There is not one area of the battle field that has not produce some evidence of ghostly activity. Entire battles have been observed by many witnesses. It's safe to say that just about anywhere you go, there's a good chance you'll get something. Although just about every site in Gettysburg has been investigated by members of PIRA, we've gotten most of our EVP's out in the battle field. Take a listen to some.

-Gettysburg College - "The Blue Boy" haunts Stevens Hall on the campus of Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. About a hundred years ago, a young boy who was being abused at home sought refuge amongst the college women who lived here. One cold, snowy night, the headmistress came up to check on the girls so they hurriedly hid the boy outside on their window on the ledge. The headmistress, taking her time talking to the young women, finally went back to her room. The girls ran to the window ledge, only to find the boy was nowhere to be found. They went down and outside to see if he had fallen, but there was no sign on him hitting the ground. To this day, the blue face of the boy is sometimes seen outside the windows of Stevens Hall residents…. The ghosts of Civil war sentries have been see standing guard on the roof of the building and in cupola….Two offices employees who were working late one night, witnessed a scene from a civil war field hospital when the elevator they took bypassed their floor and took them to the basement instead. When the doors opened, they saw the bloody and grusome scene of those primitive field operations….Several ghosts of children have been seen on the third floor while a ghost of a young girl checks herself out in the mirrors of several rooms….The ghost of an old Civil war general haunts Brua Hall. He has been seen sitting in a phantom chair in the center of the stage.

-Iverson's Pits( Forney Farm )- Some 500 or more men lost there lives in this field when General Iverson made a horrible mistake in advancing his brigade without backup, weapons or even leading them. They were cut down in seconds by Union troops. The bodies were rolled into long trenches and buried almost exactly where they fell. Their bodies were later exhumed in the 1870's. In later years, hired hands to work the fields would refuse to go near the "pits". Horrible and terrible things were said to come from that field. The members of PIRA have been able to capture orbs in the area of the pits.

-Jenny Wade House- Home of the only civilian casualty of the Battle of Gettysburg, it is also believed that Jenny's father haunts the basement of the house. When Jenny was shot, she wa brought down to the basement. Her father, who was away, could not mourn the death of his daughter. It is his spirit that is said to cause the mysterious happenings down here. The chain that seperates the room( there is a small display set up and the chain is to keep visitors from touching), has been seen swinging without the aid of a living being. It starts up and goes for a few minutes, then stops suddenly. On one of our many visits to Gettysburg, my wife and I were able to observe this phenomena. We were actually about to leave when the chain began swinging. Tests done by Dr. Charles Emmons of Gettysburg College, have confirmed that this is not caused by the traffic on the street -no matter how heavy- just out fornt of the house. People have also reported that cameras- still and video seem to record only darkness in the basement. As if whatever is down there does not want you to know whats going on. Unfortunately, I had no such trouble with my camera while down there.

-Triangular field- According to historical records, a Civil War photographer lugged around the body of a Confederate soldier and took pictures in various spots. He left the body at a large set of boulders just to the side of the triangular field. Many people, including a film crew with Mark Nesbitt (author of the Ghosts of Gettysburg books), have had trouble with cameras here. People have found that their cameras simply will not operate while in the field…. Confederate sharpshooters have been sighted on the rocks down at the bottom of the field, at the end of the woods, prepared to shoot.Again, like the Jenie Wade house, I have not had this sort of trouble when taking picutres.

Kintersville

-Bucksville House Bed & Breakfast- Investigated by members of PIRA. A man in a flat black hat is one of the many ghosts that haunt this nice little B&B. He is seen in the upstairs bedrooms, usually standing at the foot of the bed. He also scared a cleaning lady by telling her to "Turn it off now" when she was vacuuming upstairs. She ran and never went back up to the second floor….The ghost of a woman is believed to haunt a room on the second floor. She is thought to have died in that room….The ghost of a little boy is thought to haunt the attic. During an investigation, I had the impression that there was a rather large woman up here, caring for a baby. In a second floor room, we were able to capture a bright orb hovering over the folded hands of an investigator, who happens to be my wife, while she told us that she felt a very cold sensation. The phenomenon was captured by multiple cameras. Recently, a couple staying there reported that while they were staying there, two maids came in and wanted to "tidy up." When the couple mentioned this to the owners, they were told that there are no maids!

Lancaster

-Rock Ford- It is believed the ghost of either Gen. Edward Hand or his son, who hung himself in the house, haunts this building. After that, no one would live there due to strange events. It was eventually turned into a museum.

Lehighton

-Rusty Nail Bar- The face of the former owner is still seen by some in an old leather covered cabinet door. The owner commited suicide in the building.

Marianna

- The Marianna Cemetery - haunted by the ghost of a woman and a black cat...The woman has been reported floating through the field that adjoins the cemetery. She then enters the cemetery and sits on the fence with the cat.

Media

-Heilbron Mansion- This mansion sits on the corner of Painters Crossing and Rose Tree Road. The ghost of a little girl haunts the upstairs while the presence of her mother can be felt in the Library, the grand staircase, and upstairs hallway….Another ghost that haunts this building is a slave that was hung in a tree outside. He has been seen in the driveway and on the front porch.

Malvern

-General Wayne Inn -  This building has a slew of ghosts within and outside of its walls. The ghost a an unidentified soldier has been seen walking through the cemetery behind the Inn by a Philadelphia Police officer….The ghost of Edgar Allen Poe has been seen here writing by a window….The ghosts of two Hessian soldiers, an Indian, a black man, a boy and two women haunt just the basement!….This Inn has been investigated by members of  PIRA while there witht he PGHA and we had some positive results. EVP's have been captured in the attic and the office where a former owner was killed. Many orbs have been photographed here in the 2nd and 3rd floors.

- The old Penn Rynn Manor - Used to be the Biddle estate. It is right on the Delaware river. Legen has it that the original owners had a son that fell in love with one of their maids. This was looked down upon by the parents, due to the fact that she was a commoner. The young lovers went down to the river where they went into the water together, never to return. The ghosts of the couple have been seen as a young lady on a white horse riding along the river and a young man that would walk the path from the house down to the water.

New Hope

- Inn at Phillips Mill - The ghost of a woman in a long, slim dress has been felt brushing by visitors on the stairs and has also been seen in a rocking chair in the upstairs hallway.

- Logan Inn - Room 6 is haunted by a glowing apparition which gives off the strong scent of lavender. Some believe the odor stems from the large painting that hangs in the stairway of the second floor….The ghost of a little girl roams the parking lot at night….A soldier from the Revolutionary War has been seen in the basement, dinning room and bar area.

- Pickett House - The ghost of Joseph Pickett has been seen in and around his former home since he died in 1918. He has been seen in an upstairs bedroom, which used to be his studio.

Newtown

- George School- Buried under the floor of the basement is the grave of a Hessian soldier. According to legend, a Dr. James Tate heard that the poor soul had died while in prison. The "good" doctor exhumed the body and dissected it. When he was done, he buried the remains in the cellar. Since that time, anyone who carries a light into the cellar and over the grave, is plunged into darkness. Falshlights, lanterns, and candles are said to go dark when over his grave. People then hear footsteps run up the stairs and across the floor above to the front door.

Oley

-Long Lane- The apparition of a young girl is seen along this road, wearing a white gown. According to legend, she was awaiting her husband-to-be during the Revolutionary war. He died in battle. According to reports, she is only witnessed between May and July.

Philadelphia

- Allen's Lane- The apparition of a soldier galloping down the street has been seen by several witnesses. The soldier, wearing attire from the Revolutionary War era, is seen carrying his severed head late at night.

- Baleroy - The Blue room is where the ghost known as Amelia haunts. A chair in the room belongs to her and she does not like anyone sitting in it. When someone has, they soon meet an untimely demise. At least 4 deaths have been blamed on the spirit that guards her chair. A cold, ectoplasmic mist has bee seen many times hanging in the doorway to the Blue room from the Reception room.…The apparition of an old lady carrying a cane has been seen hovering in a corner of the second floor hallway….The ghost of Thomas Jefferson has been reported to appear beside a tall clock in the dining room….The figure of a monk has been seen in the second floor master bedroom.

-Bolton Mansion - Investigated several times-including overnight stays- by members of PIRA while there with the PGHA. The ghosts of a woman and a small girl have been reported here. The woman has been seen searching the grounds looking for something….The little girl has been seen inside the mansion, also looking for something. Members of the PGHA have captured EVP's of several different entities. The little girl has been seen and heard down in the cellar…. During an overnight investigation, an object was thrown down the first floor stairs. The object was seen as it flew out of a room and down the stairs. When we had reached the bottom of the steps, nothing was found. No cause for the event was found. We did get several EVP's at this time….All through the night, footsteps could be heard on the third floor, where we had checked many times. We captured several bright orbs on this floor. You can Listen to some EVP's we've captured.

-The Civil War Library and Museum - On the second floor of the library, the spirits of soldiers have been seen playing cards in the Lincoln Room.

- Crier in the Country Restaurant- The sounds of dinner parties can be heard when the hall is empty….A dark form was seen trying to envelope a young boy in one of the thrid floor bedrooms….The ladies' room and the Lydia Room are hot spots for activity.

- Eastern State Penitentiary- Investigated by members of PIRA. The most famous account out of ESP is that of a locksmith. He ws working alone, trying to pick a padlock that had been on the cell door since the prison closed in 1970. All of a sudden, the locksmith felt as if someone was looking over his shoulder. When he turned to look, he watched as a dark figure walked down the cell block towards him. About five feet away, the figure disappeared.
      While there on an investigation with the producers of MTV's FEAR, I witnessed a dark figure. I was standing at the end of cell block 12 with another member Bob and we were using night-vision scopes to check out the cell block. I lowered the scope and looked down the block, at that moment a dark figure moved out from the last cell on the right and looked down at us. The entire figure was not seen, just from the waist up. It was like he was leaning out of the doorway to see what we were doing. Bob and I quickly made our way down to the other end to make certain there wasn't anyone "living" down there. There wasn't.

-Forest Hills Cemetery- Investigated by members of  PIRA. An apparition of a man who died in 1996, roams this cemetery dressed in a black tuxedo. The apparition has been witnessed by several people, including members of the PIRA. I have had the opportunity to witness him several times. Another member watched the apparition disappear behind a headstone, which incredibly had a wedding picture imbedded into it. The photo of this man in a tuxedo, resembles the apparition we have seen. We found that this man's wife and child are still alive so we cannot post his name here. Perhaps he is waiting for his wife to join him in the afterlife.

- Fort Mifflin on the Deleware- Investigated by members of PIRA wile there with the PGHA. There are numurous ghosts reported to haunt this old Revolutionary War Fort. The screeming lady is said to haunt the second floor of the officers quarters. Police have been called out due to her late night screams. Apparently, she can only be seen by young girls. There is a faceless ghost who haunts casemate 5 in the dungeon. In casemate 1 there has been several sightings of a soldier who warms himself by the fire. I have witnessed a soldier in the powder magazine, who sits in the far corner of the room. I have also seen what has been called the ghost of the lamp lighter. He has been seen several times, making his way around the fort and lighting the lanterns that are not there anymore. A blacksmith shop is home to Jacob. His ghost is said to move items and constantly open the doors in the shop.

- Gallagher Gift Shop- The spirits of several small children have made their presence known in this building. Their footsteps, voices and even crying have been heard.

-Loudoun Mansion- This mansion was built over the graves of Revolutionary War soldiers in 1801. Tall columns of white light, as well as orbs have been seen moving throughout the house and on the grounds surrounding the mansion….The spirit of a woman has been seen sitting on the front porch and also walking throughout the house….The spirit of a young boy is also thought to be here. He has been named Willie, and is thought to be responsible for moving objects and rearranging books in the library.

Pittsburgh

Chatham College, Women's college in Pittsburgh- The Blue Lady of Woodland Hall. No one knows where or why the blue lady haunts woodland hall, but many students have reported waking up in the middle of the night to find the apparition of a woman in a blue dress floating above them. One student reported waking up to the sounds of children playing in her dorm room! Although she never saw the ghostly children, she clearly heard them and felt their presence as they jumped on her bed and pulled on her ankle trying to get her to play a game with them!

- Dunquesne University, "Old Main"- The basement of old main was once a part of the underground railroad. but unfortunately, many slaves met their demise there and some freaky occurrences still take place to this day. People hear voices coming out of the vents and the sounds of chains rattling.

- Duquesne University, Fisher Hall- Fisher Hall is named for Chester Fisher, the founder of Fisher Scientific Company. The company was housed in that building for nearly 80 years before relocating to North Fayette, Pa. Chester died in the building is said to still keep residence there. The building is connected to campus by a skywalk. Many students have reported having an old man open the door to the skywalk for them. When they turn to thank him, no one is there.

-Millvale Croatian Church- A ghostly figure has been seen hovering around the area of the alter. Unexplained cold spots have been reported by the alter. The ghost is suspected to be that of Father Ranzinger, who had built the first Catholic church on the same spot. The Catholic church burned down under mysterious circumstances.

- Shields House - The ghost of Captain Shields haunts his former home. He has been seen in the fisrt-floor front room just to the right of the entrance. The spirits of Captain Shields' entire family was seen sitting on the couch in the living room. According to the witnesses, the apparitions stopped talking and stared at the witnesses, as if they were the intruders!

- Michael Blaha Flower Shoppe -Located in Etna (a tiny town in Pittsburgh). It is said that the flower shoope is haunted by a little boy named Peter. The story goes that in the 1920's, the building was a brothel and Peter was the illegitimate son of one of the women working in the brothel. He was playing in the attic of the building when a fire started and he was killed. Strange occurences happen in the store. Stuffed animals are presumed missing, late be found in a pile all together. The owner opens the store in the morning to find the place in shambles, much disarray, but nothing is missing, no sign of intruders. Peter is a playful spirit and the owner has become endeared to him.

- The Pittsburgh Playhouse Theatre- There are said to be 5 spirits that haunt the playhouse. They are, John Johns, a prominent Pittsburgh actor from the 50's and 60's. It is that he died of an apparent heart attack in the basement of the theatre during a banquet. People say he can be heard walking the corridors which connects the buildings three theatres. The wife of a playhouse staff member reported seeing a man sitting alone in the theatre after a performance, she spoke to him but received no response. She then returned with her husband to approach the stranger, but he was gone. The woman later identified the man she saw as John John from archived photos. The second spirit is that of The Lady in White. She too was a prominet Pittsburgh acctress, from the 1930's, who allegedly shot her husband, his mistress and herself in the theatres bar. She is often seen sauntering across the bacony still brandishing her weapon of choice. The third spirit is known as Weeping Eleanor. Although her spirit has never been witnessed by anyone, her crying can be heard at night in a specific dressing. But when the door is opened, no one is there. The story is that the playhouse is now housed where rowhouses once stood. A devastatinf fire killed eleanor and her daughter....leaving her to mourn from the beyond. The fourth spirit Is the Bouncing Red Meanie. He seems to be the most frequently experienced ghost of the playhouse. It is believedthat the meanie first appeared during a seance held on halloween night, 1971, by five Point Park College (small local school) students. At midnight, the students locked up the building and shutdown the switchboard. Sonn after the seance began, a red figure appeared at the back of the theatre that began boucing back and forth furiously...just as every phone in the building began to ring! The students looked out to face the audience of the theatre to find that ever seat was filled by silent people dressed in turn of the century clothing. The final spirit is that of Gorgeous George. He is the apparition of a green man with a decaying face. He is said to often go around scaring young starlets.

- The Nationality Rooms in The Cathedral of Learning at the University of Pittsburgh- The Cathedral of learning, at 42 stories high, is the tallest academic building in the world. The nationality rooms are tributes to the ethnic heritage of Pittsburgh. These classrooms take you on a tour of 23 nations, each contributing to what Pittsburgh is today. The rooms are said to be haunted by Mary Croghan-Schenley, the daughter of a prominet Pittsburgh family. The doors to the rooms are locked every night because of all of the valuables. But each morning when the curator opens the rooms, he finds them rearranged. Visitors often report a chandeleir swinging when there is no breeze to do so.

- Frick mansion - is haunted by the ghost of Sarah Frick.

-Carnegie Library - This library was built over an old cemetery and is believed to be haunted by those restless spirits at night.

Poconos

-Henryville Inn- This abandoned Inn is haunted by the ghost of a screaming lady. She apparently wakes the caretakers in the middle of the night….A ghost of a former maid still haunts the Inn. She hanged herself from the basement steps….Another ghost that roams the property is that of man who burned himself to death.

-Inn at Buck Hill Falls- The second and third floors are haunted by an unknown presence, which chase out the maids and security personnel.

-Inn at Jim Thorpe- Investigated by members of  PIRA. The second floor of the Inn is supposedly haunted by a woman who walks quietly into one of the rooms and disappears. While the members of PIRA investigated the Inn, we had a lot of activity on the third floor, which is used for storage. An EVP captured by one of our members answered a question. You can listen to that HERE. Several of the rooms on the second floor had a different "feel" to them. As if you were being watched.

-Merwinsburg Inn- Spirits of the Merwin family still haunt this old Inn. Bright, white apparitions have been seen in the upstairs hallway and bedroom. Music that sounds like its coming from far away can be heard on the second floor.

-Shawnee Inn on the Delaware- This resort complex is reportedly haunted by the ghost of a young woman. She is seen in what is called the Fort Deputy Building.

-Tannersville Inn- The ghost of a young black man haunts this building. Employees have reported feeling its presence in the dining room. Guests have reported seeing a swirling vortex of energy in several of the rooms. The energy would develop into the form or a man. Employees have name the spirit Mabel.

Potter County

-Twin Sisters- This old, abandoned smelter is haunted by the ghost of a Frenchman. He was captured by Indians and beheaded in an attempt to drive the white man's mining party away. The ghost is said to appear by the old smelter in October during the full moon.

Reading

- Central Catholic High School - An unidentified man hanged himself in the attic when this building used to be a mansion. A dark apparition has been seen in the classrooms, sliding along corridors and roaming outside in the garden area. The figure has been witnesses by employees and students alike.

-Hampden Fire Station- The ghost of Edward Dell, a former fire chief, still haunts this building. Footsteps and the sound of a billiards game from the empty den are attributed to Ed. His portrait is said to always fall off the wall on the anniversary of his death. Volunteer firefighters have reported being shaken awake by his apparition moments before the fire alarm sounds.

- The Majestic Theater - People have seen the apparition of an old woman walking across the balcony. No one knows the identity of the woman.

Sayre

-Pelachik House - The ghost of a murdered constable still patrols the pelachik house. This was a house of ill repute in the early 1900's.

-State College - Penn State University Campus - Schwab Auditorium is supposedly haunted by a few separate ghosts. One of them may be Charles Schwab. The other may be President Atherton who was president of the school and is burried beside the building. There has also been a soldier seen. An article about this was written in the last alumni newsletter.

Somerset

-Old Manner House- The apparitions of the former owners have been seen here numerous times, walking through walls and doors….Strange noises and the strong smell of flowers would fill the house at all times of the day….A third ghost, that of a large man with bloody hands, has been seen trying to pull himself up the main stairs.

Trexlertown

-Resurrection Cemetery- In the 1940s, a young lady lived across the street from this cemetery. After becoming infected with tuberculosis, the girl unfortunately died and was buried  wearing a white party gown. It is said that on dark nights, one may see a bright, illuminated figure of a young girl walking along the side of the road. It is said that if one stops, she will ask him for a ride home because she is lost. Once they get past the edge of the cemetery’s property line, however, the girl disappears.

Valley Forge

-Valley Forge National Military Park- The apparition of General Anthony Wayne has been seen here, riding his horse among the fields….Ghostly sentries have been reported along the hillside. I am reminded that although there wasn't a battle fought here, somewhere between two and three thousand men died from the coditions of the harsh winter of 1777 into 1778. Many photographs, taken by reputable people have shown soldiers inside the small huts and earthworks.