Boston is a beautiful and historic city filled with gorgeous architecture, delicious food and a rich history. But there’s also a spookiness to Boston, especially when it comes to some of its most famous buildings. Buildings that are, in fact, haunted.
Read on to discover the most haunted buildings in Boston … if you dare.
The Pilot House
This overnight inn for ship captains and pilots passing through Boston is said to be home to quite a few spirits. Built in 1839, the spooky inn is said to inhabit quite a few supernatural entities, including its most famous ghost: the Lady in White. The Lady in White has been spotted by a number of guests who claim she materializes as a glowing figure, most commonly in the first floor kitchen. Other guests have reported doors slamming on their own and the mysterious sound of disembodied laughter and glasses clinking.
The Omni Parker House Hotel
This old Boston hotel was once home to “The Saturday Club,” a weekly group that consisted of such celebrated minds as Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Charles Dickens and Ralph Waldo Emerson. It is said that Longfellow’s favorite room was located on the third floor and the elevator will frequently stop at that level without a button being pushed. Many believe it is the ghost of Longfellow himself, returning to his room. This isn’t the only legend attributed to the curious, unprovoked elevator stops to the third floor, though. Many also believe it is the ghost of a 19th century stage actress who died in her room on the third floor and is occasionally attempting to return to it. There have been an overwhelming number of reports of paranormal activity at the hotel, such as the sound of laughter, the smell of whiskey and the creaky sound of a rocking chair moving back and forth, even though there are no rocking chairs in the hotel. It is also said the ghost of the original owner of the hotel, Mr. Parker, roams the halls.
Cutler Majestic Theatre
Built in 1903, the Cutler Majestic is a performing arts theater at Emerson College and is considered to be haunted by a handful of spirits. The first is a Boston mayor who allegedly died in his seat during a performance. Others include the ghosts of a married couple whose spirits have been reportedly seen floating from the balcony, watching the performances. Another is the ghost of a little girl who is said to accept gifts left for her at the theater.
Fort Warren
Located at the entrance of Boston Harbor, this fort was built during the Civil War era and used sporadically up until World War II. Currently a tourist attraction, Fort Warren is said to be haunted by a woman dressed in black who was allegedly executed for being a spy. She was reportedly attempting to assist in the escape of her Confederate soldier boyfriend, who was imprisoned at the fort.
Charlesgate Hotel
Built in 1891, the Charlesgate was a large and lovely hotel in Boston for a long time. The hotel is now gone, but the structure still remains. In 1909, a man committed suicide in one of the rooms, and it is said that his ghost still haunts the premises to this day. J. Pickering Putnam, the designer of the hotel, also died there, and his ghost is rumored to haunt it too. For some time, the Charlesgate was turned into a college dormitory, and many students over the years reported being harassed and taunted by sinister spirits.
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Sources:
http://www.ghostsandgravestones.com/boston/haunted-places.php
http://hotels.about.com/od/hauntedhotels/p/hau_omniparker.htm
