REAL HAUNTED HOUSES
A haunted house is defined as building
that people live in that is a center for supernatural occurrences
or paranormal phenomena. A haunted house may contain ghosts, poltergeists,
or even demons.
Legends about haunted houses have long appeared in literature,
urban legends, movies and in local and internataional news stories
. The publics awareness and fear of a house beirn haunted is often
wittnessed on shows luke Most Haunted, Dead Famous, and of course
Sci-Fi's Ghost Hunters.
All houses wherein men
have lived and died are haunted houses ...Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Haunted Houses | Haunted
Mansions | Haunted Plantations
Americas' Most Haunted Houses
In Stambovsky v. Ackley, the Supreme Court of New York
ruled that a seller does not need to disclose the fact that a house
is haunted unless there is a fiduciary relationship or in cases of
fraud or misrepresentation. Stambovsky v. Ackley, 169 A.D.2d 254 (NY
App. Div. 1991), is a notable New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
case that held that a house, which the owner had previously advertised
to the public as haunted by ghosts, was legally haunted for the purpose
of an action for rescission brought by a subsequent purchaser of the
house. It is sometimes called the "Ghostbusters case", a
reference to the author rhetorically asking "who you gonna call"
to resolve a haunting. Because of the case's unique holding, it has
been regularly printed in textbooks on the subject of contract law
and widely taught in U.S. law school classes, if not often cited or
followed by other courts.
During the course of her ownership of the property at
issue, which was located in Nyack, New York, Helen Ackley and members
of her family had reported seeing numerous poltergeists in the house.
Ackley had reported the existence of ghosts in the house to both Reader's
Digest and a local newspaper on three occasions between 1977 and 1989,
when the house was included on a five-home walking tour of the city.
Neither Ackley nor her realtor, Ellis Realty, revealed the haunting
to Jeffrey Stambovsky before he entered a contract to purchase the
house in 1989 or 1990. Stambovsky was from New York City and was not
aware of the folklore of Nyack, including the widely known haunting
story.
When Stambovsky learned of the haunting story, he filed an action
requesting rescission of the contract of sale and for damages for
fraudulent misrepresentation by Ackley and Ellis Realty. A New York
Supreme Court (trial court) dismissed the action, and Stambovsky appealed.
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SEE: The Most Haunted Scariest Places On Earth
Amityville
The House Of Horrors: Facts
and Fictions...
Jay
Anson's novel is said to be based on these events but has
been the subject of much controversy. The house featured
in the novel and its film versions still exists, but has
been renovated and the actual Amityville House's address
has been changed in order to discourage thrill seekers from
visiting it.
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MORE ABOUT THE AMITYVILLE HAUNTED HOUSE AND IT'S MOVIES
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The
Myrtles Plantation, Louisiana's Most Haunted House. The
Myrtles is considered one of the most real life haunted
house in America.
Saint
Francisville is located in West Feliciana Parish. A small
town on the Mississippi River. Once the Capital of the
Republic of West Florida, it is here that John James Audubon
(Birds of America Collection) created over 80 of his beautiful
watercolors. There are seven Magnificent Plantation homes
opened for public tours. And this one is the
one you would not want to miss.
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HULL
HOUSE
The
Devil Baby
A link between ghosts and cemeteries has a certain logic,
but a connection between specters and a monument to
good works is less explicable. Nevertheless, a demonic
spirit supposedly haunts Hull House, site of the most
famous settlement house in America.
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here to learn more about the devil baby.
TOP
TEN MOST HAUNTED HOUSES IN AMERICA
The
United States of America is a country often associated with
all kinds of scary ghosts and real haunted houses and haunted
mansions, and Plantations. Many often a few make the claim
of being "the ultimate most haunted house in America."
And there's quite a bit of anecdotal evidence to support
those haunted ghost filled claim.
So
please read a collection of facts and haunted real ghost
filled tales that hauntedamericatours.com has compiled from
our readers submissions as you our Readers selection of
the" Top Ten Most Haunted Houses in The United States
of America".
Americas
most haunted and scariest houses
ORMOND
PLANTATION
In
old times, runs the legend, when the splendor and glory
of the plantation were in bloom, some ghostly being came
gliding into the house. Night had fallen, and the bats were
coursing erratically in the gloom of the trees and the weeping
moss, occasionally swooping about the chimney tops and gibbering
at the wind which moaned at every corner. A steamboat appeared,
slackened its speed, then landed at an old warehouse which
stood a short distance above the house yard. A slave was
sent to ascertain the object of the landing. When he reached
the landing place the boat was speeding away. He looked
about in vein, for nothing was there. Returning by a road
under the trees in the pasture he ran almost into something
that was darker than the night. He started back. The blackness
vanished. He ran frantically into the plantation house and
swore that he had seen a ghost.
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The
Whaley House
Located
in historic Old Town San Diego, the “birthplace of
California,” the Whaley House stands today as a classic
example of mid-nineteenth century Greek Revival architecture.
Formally dedicated as a historic house museum on May 25,
1960 and open to the public ever since, it is one of San
Diego’s most popular visitor destinations. Over 100,000
people visit the Whaley House annually, with guests traveling
from across the globe to experience this world-renowned
museum.
According to the Travel Channel’s America’s
Most Haunted, the house is the number one most haunted house
in the United States.
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The
Laularie Mansion The Ultimate Haunted House
Congelier
House
The
Original Most Haunted House in America
Formerly
known as the Most Haunted House in America, the home
of carpetbagger Charles Wright Congelier, his Mexican
wife Lyda, and a young servant girl, Essie, was located
at 1129 Ridge Avenue, in the Manchester, North Side,
neighborhood of Pittsburgh. The story of its life as
a haunted house begins in the winter of 1871, with Lyda's
discovery of Charles having an affair with the maid.
Lyda was so enraged, that she fatally stabbed Charles
and chopped off Essie's head.
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DESTREHAN
PLANTATION
For
over 12 years the house sat abandoned. Vandals broke in
and stole everything of value. Because of legends of hidden
treasurer, interior walls were ripped out. The house was
in jeopardy of being totally destroyed. Local citizens
formed the River Road Historical Society to save the house.
In 1971, the house and 4 acres of ground were deeded to
the Society. Since that time the house has been completely
restored and filled with a fine collection of early to
mid-19th century furnishings and decorative arts, including
Louisiana armoires, tables, desks, and items once belonging
to Destrehan family members.
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The
Ghosts of Stranahan house are widely known in Fort Lauderdale
since Frank is considered one of the founding fathers.
News coverage of the ghosts are mentioned in the Sun-Sentinel
News and have been featured on radio programs. Investigations
happen from time to time, and reports from employees,
guests are more then very common.
Haunted
Fort Lauderdale Ghost Tour
In one tour, local paranormal enthusiast John Carr leads
his 60-90-minute walking tours that can spook even the
most jaded non-believers.
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out more here
MANY
HAVE SAID THE LALAURIE HOUSE IS THE MOST PHOTOGRAPHED REAL
HAUNTED HOUSE IN THE WORLD!
Lalaurie haunted house
picture
The
ultimate haunted house. Lalaurie House, New Orleans Most
Famous Haunted House ghost pictures visit Haunted New Orleans
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ABOUT THE ROYAL STREET COURTYARD B&B GHOST PHOTOS AND
STORY HERE!
Haunted
B&B's seem to be all then more just a passing rage for
both amateur and professional ghost hunters, and also serious
haunted paranormal investigations now a days. Here you will
find many of Haunted America Tours visitors submitted reported
real haunted ghost photos for you to see, and scrutinize
from The Royal Street Courtyard B&B.
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Haunted
History of the Pope - Walton House
Anthony's
Fine Dining restaurant has been an institution in the
Atlanta, Georgia area since 1967 when the authentic Southern
plantation home was moved to Buckhead from Wilkes County,
Georgia. The house is charming, elegant and unique, as
there are not very many authentic antebellum homes within
the city limits of Atlanta. Atlanta is rich with Civil
War history; Union General William T. Sherman, made camp
on the current grounds of the Georgia State Capitol and
burned down most of the homes before making his way to
Savannah. Therefore Atlanta is not rich with authentic
antebellum architecture. However, you can still experience
the beauty and charm of the Old South today at Anthony's
Fine Dining.
And
it's haunted!
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THE
DISAPEARRING HOUSE
In
the burgeoning early days of the "Age of Aquarius"
it seemed that everyone was tuning in and turning on to
the occult and paranormal. Unlikely advocates were found
and unlikely devotees, along with some who were at the time,
shall we say, less than willing ...
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HOUMAS
HOUSE
A
worker from the electrician's crew was the first to report
that he had seen a young girl descending the freestanding
stairway, and later in the large central hall. His concern
expressed to co-workers: the house was a construction zone
and unsafe for children, especially a girl of 7-10 years.
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Winchester
Mystery House
This
rambling old Victorian mansion was the home of a very rich
and very eccentric widow. Mr. Winchester had been the head
of the company that made the Winchester rifle, the "Gun
that Won the West".
In
1884, a wealthy widow named Sarah L. Winchester began a
construction project of such magnitude that it was to occupy
the lives of carpenters and craftsmen until her death thirty-eight
years later. The Victorian mansion, designed and built by
the Winchester Rifle heiress, is filled with so many unexplained
oddities, that it has come to be known as the Winchester
Mystery House. And the most famous haunted house in america.
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OAK
ALLEY PLANTATION
Old
buildings appear to be particularly attractive to ghosts.
These last are often alleged to be souls of former residents
whose earthly mission was tragically cut short, leaving
a frustrated spirit grasping at bizarre means to capture
the attention and support of the living in order to resolve
personal unfinished business. Of course, the older the building
the longer the list of resident souls and the greater the
possibility of drama. No antebellum plantation home is without
at least one ghost, running the gamut from wispy shadows
to an assortment of aggressive, howling poltergeists. Oak
Alley is no exception.
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Famous Real Haunted Houses In America Ghost Stories. Haunted America
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HERE ARE SOME OF THE VERY NOTABLE HAUNTED HOUSES
IN AMERICA TODAY!
A list of some of America's Most Haunted House swhere
people have reported ghostly encounters. These Haunted House are
all located in the United States.
Most Haunted House in America: The Myrtyles Plantation
West Feliciana Parish Louisiana, LaLaurie House New Orleans, Louisiana,
The Whaley House San Diego, California, The Winchester House San
Jose, California The Stranahan House Fort Lauderdale, Florida, The
White House Pennsylvania Ave., Washington DC Congelier House Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, Franklin Castle Cleveland, Ohio Hull House Chicago,
Illinois Lemp Mansion St. Louis, Missouri The Wademan House Navarre,
Ohio Stickney Mansion, Shitell House Crystal Lake, Illinois Moore
Home Ax Murder House Villisca, Iowa, Luna Mansion, Los Lunas, New
Mexico,The Borden House Fall River, Massachusetts Ashton Villa,
Galveston, Texas Sterwart Mansion, Gilmore House and the Bishop's
Palace, Dallas, Texas The Harry House Houston, Texas, O'conner House
San Antonio, Texas, Casa Del Toro Gordo Longview, Texas, The Kendall
House, Bamal, Texas, The Sidney House Adams, Tennessee, Minnick
Manor Averill Park, New York, The Hannah House, Indianapolis, Indiana,
The Hemmingway Home Key West, Florida, The Whitlock Seabrook Wilson
Homestead Port Monmouth, New Jersey, Winchester Illinois, House
Ellicott City, Maryland, The Reese Smith House Marion North Carolina,
The Johnson House, Harrisburg, Illinois, VILLA PAULA The Cuban Embassy
, Miami, Florida, Whaley House, San Diego,"birthplace of California",
Sheeley House Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, Old Mary Buth House, Germantown,
Wisconsin, The Becker house, Bristol, Rhode Island, The Sanders
House, Harrison, Arkansas, Dorothea Puente's F Street Boarding House
Sacramento, California
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