The area was selected as a site for forest preserve, and the families were offered money to vacate the land. Staff and guests also report showers turning on and off, bottles and glasses flying, tablecloths tied to chandeliers, and sounds of children (especially among pregnant visitors). Thousands of families visited the venue over its 73-year run to feed the bears, ride the historic 1951 Herschel merry-go-round, and take the train ride through the park. I wish St. Joseph's Church good luck! Did Juliette Gordon Low, Samuel F.B. Doodletown 7. Tahawus 8. Follow us on social media to add even more wonder to your day. (Jeff Goulding | NYup.com)Jeff Goulding for the Syracuse P, Pollepel Island on Hudson River, Fishkill (Dutchess County). Haunted houses, cemeteries, and other sites of paranormal activity have turned the region into a hotbed for ghost hunters and fans of spooky stories, even more so than the "Amityville Horror" House downstate. Its tall spire is the exclamation point that signals the historic Ten Broeck Triangle neighborhood just outside of the downtown district. Sitting on a rise on the northern end of the villages business district, the five-story tall Adler had 150 guest rooms, a ballroom, a massive dining room and beautiful manicured lawns. One woman also claimed to have had her shoelaces tied together while she was eating. The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS) investigators from Syfy's "Ghost Hunters" also investigated this home where six members of the industrialist Chester Wickwire's family died. Lots of ghost stories surround the Belhurst Castle, including an opera singer named Isabella who died when a secret tunnel collapsed and a former caretaker, Dick O'Brien, who still walks the stairs or sits in his favorite chair more than 45 years after his death. The Haunted History Trail says visitors often report an "energy" in the house, sometimes even seeing or hearing things that aren't there. In this April 14, 2016 photo, General Manager Marc Violino stands outside The Rapids Theatre in Niagara Falls, N.Y. The Utica Psychiatric Center's "Old Main" periodically reopens to the public for tours of the former lunatic asylum. I always had this passion to explore, so I was doing that on the side, not making money from it, Sansivero said. The island sits in the Hudson River just south of the city of Beacon, NY. This led to vandalism, graffiti-covered walls and the eventual closing of it to the public. Boat rentals are available for haunted rides through Murderers' Creek. Bryant has been capturing the beauty and history of abandoned places in Upstate New York and other regions in the Northeastern and Midwest USA since 2015. The ruins, including a stone mausoleum and large headless statue, still stand. In this photo, a rock band poses in front of the headless statue in 2007. , Victory Mills, NY. By the way, the No Trespassing signs are strictly enforced. The Historic Naples Hotel has been "keeping travelers happy since 1895" -- so happy, that some refuse to leave. , Brunswick, NY. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Construction on this massive Gothic facilitybegan in 1858. Come in October for the Candlelight Tours, if you dare. From Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2oG0BRUUR4, , Sodus, NY. Today it is owned by a South Korean conglomerate with plans to renovate it in the future. Closed since 1993, it's in the process of being renovated.. , Rochester, NY. Supposedly you can see the ghost of Abraham Lincoln in this summer home owned by Clara Harris, the woman who sat next to the president when he was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. Bryere, who allegedly buried some bodies under the basement while he also worked as the county coroner in the 1800s. In about 1860, the mine was closed and the area became abandoned. Letchworth Village, Thiells, NY Letchworth Village in Thiells, New York Letchworth Village is tucked away in a rural community where the state gave 2362 acres of land to be used in the care of the mentally and physically disabled. Do you have any to add to the list? A mysterious, abandoned building rotting on the Brooklyn waterfront. Then I would go into another and the walls are amazing; so vibrant and eye-catching. The winning bid was $335,000, plus a 10% auction buyer's premium that brought the total purchase price . Another poltergeist named Harry and original inn owner Squire Munro add to the fun, giving patrons touches, pokes, hair pulls and cold sensations. Today it is an abandoned labyrinth of graffiti-covered walls, dramatic architectural flourishes, pools of water and abandoned rails. Marc Rich. From the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGEhae_Hj-Q. The restaurant was open 24/7/365, and by 1965 said it had served its one-millionth meal. Semi-Abandoned: Abandoned areas with a small population in the area. , Binghamton. From Youtube video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTw6RHi9cCA. Considered a hero for defending Fort Stanwix from British red coats, he was wounded in battle and died at his home days later. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. From old houses, to quirky pop art, to unusual final resting places, to unknown Upstate legends, and to weird museums, our state has many must-seeroadside landmarks. Although there is no trespassing allowed today, Grossinger's is a remarkable, if ghostly elegant, old abandoned relic. In addition, the site was deemed a National Historic Landmark in 1968. Haunted hiking trails are just as popular as scenic ones, and sometimes you luck out and get both in one trail. The company employed thousands. After his death in 1934, Alonzo Jr. left the mansion to the community for educational purposes. Some rooms are more haunted than others, but the tavern is the most haunted spot of them all. The mine closed in 1967. The woman appears from behind a mausoleum and glides along the Neversink and Delaware Rivers before disappearing into the mist. Join us as we explore some of the most haunted places in Upstate NY. The Hinsdale House may be one of the most haunted places in Western New York, according to WGRZ. Amazing stories, but visit at your own risk. Lake George is located approximately three-and-a-half hours north of New York City, stretching north through the Adirondack State Park. The abandoned site was used beginning in the mid-nineteenth century. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Room 12's tainted past has resulted in patrons of the room reporting strange happenings such as foul odors, voices and flickering lights. A post shared by Jennifer Campbell (@_jennycamp) on Jul 13, 2014 at 7:32pm PDT. Today, legends include a pair of brothers who allegedly lived in the house and raided passing stage coaches, killing the occupants and burying them in the hills nearby. You can book your own ghost hunt and see for yourself. Timbuctoo 5. A popular WNY concert venue is also one of the region's most haunted, featuring voices, invisible footsteps and actual ghost sightings. William H. Seward, including "grisly supernatural tales that permeate Auburn's local history and legends.". From Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3pK2VxglxQ, , Solvay, NY. The quarry was abandoned over 100 years ago, after a massive ammunition explosion ended in tragedy. Discover the citys most unique and surprising places and events for the curious mind. Remains of this short-lived mining town and rail station from the mid-nineteenth century can still be found near Harrisville in St. Lawrence County. People that have spent the night in the house hear strange noises that sound like ghosts, making "Spirits in the Castle" tours a fun visit in October. Johnsontown 9. The region has plenty of attractions perfect for a. A circus tent was painted on the ceiling in this room, but it's slowly peeled away over the years. Creepy hallway. Now, he is publishing them and others in a book titled, "American Decay," now available. Built in 1883 and now listed in the National Register of Historic Places, several ghosts have been reported -- the most spooky of which is a little boy who used to sell golf balls to the pro shop until he was hit by a car. The three-story farm house featured on TV shows like "My Ghost Story" and "Haunted Collectors" is privately owned, but the owners share their home with spirits that open and close doors, manifest in apparitions and disappear into walls. The hotel was destroyed by fire in 1875, rebuilt and then again leveled by fire in 1923. Instead, take this haunted road trip in New York thatll take you to some of the most haunted places in the state (and you can visit these places legally). According tohauntedplaces.org, several rooms are haunted by visions that include a man in a kilt (known as "Scotty"), a young girl in a blue dress carrying a tray of candles and a shadowy male figure. Another sign of hard times for scouting in New York, this 5,000-acre reservation was put up for sale in 2015. , NY. New York State capitol building in Albany. This castle on the Hudson was actually a surplus military goods warehouse. Plans to demolish the neighborhood were set in place in 2016. Stories of hauntings from victims of the French and Indian War have persisted for decades, but other legends include ghosts of a woman named "Abigail" who died the night before her wedding, and Pop Christensen, the first owner of the castle when it was turned into a restaurant, who allegedly hung himself in the building. The church closed in 1994 when the parish size dwindled, making it no longer feasible to operate. One of the models I was with gave out the location to someone who took five or six friends there and from that point on it got destroyed, vandalized, and completely graffitied, which is upsetting for me to see and hear, Sansivero said. It was eventually bought by the local Mason chapter who used it as a lodge, meeting house and retreat. The only remaining structures from the original fort are the stone ruins of the forts two barracks, which are being preserved. Parksville 4. The Landing was basically like a thru-way stop where repairs could be made on the canal. Located in Canajoharie, N.Y., the building once had an iconic sign.Teri Weaver | tweaver@syracuse.com, There are many abandoned places across Upstate New York. Dr. Best House & Medical Museum (Middleburgh). Other unexplained phenomena include doors closing unexpectedly, voices singing, a male specter in a top hat, and heavy feelings or energies. It is hauntingly beautiful, quite sad, and a beautiful and sentimental addition to one of our Capital City's most historic areas. Saratoga's resort hotel and popular wedding venue has long seen reports of mysterious figures in wedding photos, hostile energy, objects moving or cold spots. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. All around New York urban explorers can visit a variety of neglected locations that have been left to do nothing but crumble away with time.