The following is a list of allegedly haunted locations in Schenectady, New York. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in New York, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon!!
#1 - Front Street Park
Coordinates: 42.820599°, -73.943146°
Location Address: Front Street, Schenectady, New York, 12305 Front Street Park in Schenectady, New York is said to be haunted by the spirits of former British settlers who were killed by French and Native American soldiers during the Schenectady Massacre. On February 8, 1690 a party of over 200 French and Mohawk Indian forces attacked the village of Schenectady, killing nearly half of its population and destroying most of the houses and other buildings there. Locals walking in the park at night often report witnessing apparitions wearing clothing from the late 1600's, as well as hearing disembodied voices, moans, and gunshots. Others report feeling sudden cold spots or drops in temperature, as well as feelings of being watched by an unseen entity. #2 - Historic Vale Cemetery
Coordinates: 42.805817°, -73.932600°
Location Address: 907 State Street, Schenectady, New York, 12307 Established in 1857, the Historic Vale Cemetery in Schenectady, New York spans over 100 acres and contains over 33,000 burial plots. Visitors at the cemetery report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures, while also hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and whispers. Paranormal investigators who enter the cemetery late at night often report witnessing strange glowing orbs and flashing lights, as well as hearing the sounds of a choir singing in the empty church nearby. #3 - Mad Jack Brewing Co. at The Van Dyck Lounge
Coordinates: 42.816536°, -73.943146°
Location Address: 237 Union Street, Schenectady, New York, 12305 The Van Dyck Lounge in Schenectady, New York was constructed in 1947 as a jazz lounge, and according to local historians was also the site of an old brothel during the 1800's. Its stage has hosted many famous jazz musicians over the years, including Roy Eldridge, Teddy Wilson, and Thelonious Monk. The location is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman who was killed in one of the stairwells, and whose apparition is often seen by guests and employees. Although her spirit has been reported by employees and guests numerous times over the years, the woman's identity is unknown. #4 - Union College
Coordinates: 42.819302°, -73.928981°
Location Address: 897 Union Street, Schenectady, New York, 12308 Founded in 1795, Union College is a private liberal arts college in Schenectady, New York. The wooded area of campus known as Jackson's Garden is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman named Alice Van der Veer, who was allegedly burnt alive in 1672 after she was discovered having a romantic relationship with a young suitor, which her father had forbidden. Students near Jackson's Garden have reported encountering Alice Van der Veer's spirit late at night, allegedly still searching for her lost love. In May of 1946 an article about Alice Van der Veer was published in the New York Folklore Quarterly, titled "The Union College Ghost," and in October of 1957 the story was made internationally famous when Life magazine published a Halloween spread about the Union College haunting, called "By Moonlight Burned." #5 - Yates Magnet Elementary School
Coordinates: 42.829653°, -73.919265°
Location Address: 725 Salina Street, Schenectady, New York, 12308 Students and employees at Yates Elementary School in Schenectady, New York report witnessing the apparitions of former students who passed away, and whose spirits allegedly wander the hallways at night. Although many believe the school to be haunted, very little additional information is available regarding this location. For additional information, or to see my complete list of folklore tales and haunted locations in New York, click here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon!! Thanks for reading!! If you liked this post, be sure to leave a comment below, and be sure to check out more of my creepy videos and other content here and on YouTube!! Coming soon to your town...
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The following is a list of allegedly haunted locations in Rome, New York. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in New York, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon!!
#1 - Ft. Stanwix National Monument
Coordinates: 43.210587°, -75.455292°
Location Address: 100 N. James Street, Rome, New York, 13440 Fort Stanwix in Rome, New York was constructed in 1758 by British troops, and was later captured by Colonial militia forces during the American Revolutionary War. Visitors report encountering apparitions and shadow figures dressed in British and Colonial military uniforms, as well as hearing the disembodied sounds of war drums and muskets being fired in the distance. Others report feeling cold spots, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal activity, such as lights flickering, and doors opening and closing by themselves. Security guards working at the fort have also reported experiencing motion sensor alarms being triggered late at night when the location is empty, as well as capturing strange disembodied sounds. #2 - Rome Capitol Theater
Coordinates: 43.212232°, -75.460127°
Location Address: 220 W. Dominick Street, Rome, New York, 13440 Employees at Rome Capitol Theater in Rome, New York report witnessing apparitions, as well as experiencing a variety of paranormal phenomena, such as doors opening and closing by themselves, disembodied voices, and the unexplained sounds of an organ being played late at night. Employees also report hearing the disembodied sounds of a performance being held when the building is otherwise empty. The Rome Capitol Theater originally opened in December of 1928 as a movie house. #3 - Rome Catholic School
Coordinates: 43.212747°, -75.451123°
Location Address: 400 Floyd Ave, Rome, New York, 13440 Established in 1963, Rome Catholic School is a private Catholic elementary school in Rome, New York. The location is rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a former nun, whose apparition is allegedly seen by students and employees. For additional information, or to see my complete list of folklore tales and haunted locations in New York, click here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon!! Thanks for reading!! If you liked this post, be sure to leave a comment below, and be sure to check out more of my creepy videos and other content here and on YouTube!! Coming soon to your town...
The following is a list of allegedly haunted locations in Rochester, New York. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in New York, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon!!
And be sure to also check out the YouTube Video I made to go along with this Blog: #1 - Durand Eastman Park
Coordinates: 43.238767°, -77.569433°
Location Address: 1200 Kings Highway N., Rochester, New York, 14617 Spanning over 975 acres, Durand Eastman Park in Rochester, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman in white, whose apparition is seen wandering different trails and roadways late at night. Known by some as "The White Lady," the woman's restless spirit allegedly roams the park searching for her lost daughter who was murdered. #2 - George Eastman House Museum
Coordinates: 43.152856°, -77.580067°
Location Address: 900 East Ave, Rochester, New York, 14607 The George Eastman Estate was constructed in 1905 by the philanthropist and founder of the Eastman Kodak Company, George Eastman, who committed suicide in 1932. Guests at the museum often report witnessing a male apparition, believed to be the late Mr. Eastman. Others report experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. In 1949 the George Eastman Estate was reopened as the George Eastman Museum, and in 1966 was added to the National Register of Historic Places. #3 - Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Coordinates: 43.213251°, -77.633954°
Location Address: 2461 Lake Ave, Rochester, New York, 14612 Established in 1871, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery is a 332 acre Catholic Cemetery located in Rochester, New York with over 100,000 burial plots. It is also the final resting place of a man named Francis Tumblety, who was suspected by some of being Jack the Ripper. Visitors at this location report witnessing unidentified shadow figures and apparitions, especially in the children's section. Other visitors report feeling sudden cold spots or drops in temperature, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity. #4 - Rochester Broadway Theatre League's Auditorium Theater
Coordinates: 43.160741°, -77.588659°
Location Address: 885 E. Main Street, Rochester, New York, 14605 Constructed in 1928 as a Masonic Temple, the Rochester Broadway Theatre League's Auditorium Theater is said to be haunted by the spirit of an elderly man whose apparition is often seen by actors and actresses backstage, as well as the spirit of another man seen wearing a red coat. The Auditorium Theater is said to be one of the most haunted locations in Rochester, with actors reporting the sounds of disembodied voices and footsteps during rehearsals, as well as witnessing objects being moved by an unseen entity, and feelings of being watched. #5 - Rochester Main Street Armory
Coordinates: 43.161928°, -77.588043°
Location Address: 900 E. Main Street, Rochester, New York, 14605 The Rochester Main Street Armory in Rochester, New York was constructed in 1905 by the United States Army to train and process new soldiers. The facility remained open until 1990, and was later reopened as a venue hosting live music, sporting events, and other live performances. Guests attending concerts and other live events often report witnessing unidentified apparitions and shadow figures, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as cold spots and objects moving by themselves. During it's years as a military facility many fatal training accidents are said to have occurred at the Main Street Armory, which many claim is why the location is haunted.
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