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Top 5 Most Haunted Places in Schenectady, New York

3/28/2020

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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
"The Schenectady Massacre"

Coordinates: 42.820599°, -73.943146°
Location Address: Front Street, Schenectady, New York
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
"Vale Cemetery"

Coordinates: 42.805817°, -73.932600°
Location Address: 907 State Street, Schenectady, New York
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 Company At The Van Dyck Lounge
"The Van Dyck Lounge"

Coordinates: 42.816536°, -73.943146°
Location Address: 237 Union Street, Schenectady, New York
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
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
"Yates Elementary School"

Coordinates: 42.829653°, -73.919265°
Location Address: 725 Salina Street, Schenectady, New York
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.

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Top 3 Most Haunted Places in Rome, New York

3/21/2020

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Haunted Rome, New York - Blog - GhostQuest.net

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
"Fort Stanwix"

Coordinates: 43.210587°, -75.455292°
Location Address: 100 N. James Street, Rome, New York
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
"The Capitol Theater"

Coordinates: 43.212232°, -75.460127°
Location Address: 220 W. Dominick Street, Rome, New York
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
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.

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Top 9 Most Haunted Places in Rochester, New York

3/13/2020

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Haunted Rochester, New York - Blog - GhostQuest.net

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!!

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#1

Durand Eastman Park
"The White Lady Of Durand Eastman Park"

Coordinates: 43.238767°, -77.569433°
Location Address: 1200 Kings Highway N., Rochester, New York
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
"The George Eastman Estate"

Coordinates: 43.152856°, -77.580067°
Location Address: 900 East Ave, Rochester, New York
The George Eastman Estate in Rochester, New York 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
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
"West Herr Auditorium Theater"

Coordinates: 43.160741°, -77.588659°
Location Address: 885 E. Main Street, Rochester, New York
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
"The Main Street Armory"

Coordinates: 43.161928°, -77.588043°
Location Address: 900 E. Main Street, Rochester, New York
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.

#6

Rochester Psychiatric Center
"Monroe County Insane Asylum"

Coordinates: 43.123327°, -77.610029°
Location Address: 1111 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York
The Rochester Psychiatric Center in Rochester, New York was constructed in 1857 as the Monroe County Insane Asylum, with many of the old buildings on campus still remaining abandoned. The location is said to be haunted by the spirits of former mental patients who were abused and neglected by caretakers, as well as subjected to experimental medical procedures, such as electroshock therapy or lobotomies. Employees at the hospital report witnessing the apparitions of former patients, as well as experiencing sudden cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Urban explorers investigating the abandoned buildings also report experiencing issues with electrical items, as well as hearing the disembodied sounds of voices, footsteps, and moans. The remaining buildings at the Rochester Psychiatric Center are also said to be hazardous due to poisonous airborne materials such as asbestos which can be inhaled simply by breathing, and cause fatal cancer, or other immediate symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, and loss of consciousness.

#7

Rochester Public Library

Coordinates: 43.161928°, -77.588043°
Location Address: 115 South Ave, Rochester, New York
The Rochester Public Library in Rochester, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman who allegedly drowned in a nearby aqueduct. According to legend, her body was swept downstream until it became stuck in a tunnel underneath the library. Guests at the library report witnessing an unidentified female apparition, whose spirit is seen wandering the hallways aimlessly. Another spirit said to haunt the Rochester Public Library is that of a former librarian named Frank, who died of a heart attack, and whose apparition is said to haunt the location of his death. Security guards also report capturing strange paranormal activity on security cameras, such as doors opening and closing by themselves, and strange disembodied noises late at night when the building is empty.

#8

The Aquinas Institute Of Rochester
"The Aquinas Institute"

Coordinates: 43.187529°, -77.640246°
Location Address: 1127 Dewey Ave, Rochester, New York
Established in 1902 as an all-male Catholic High School, The Aquinas Institute of Rochester, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman named Victoria, who was killed in a car accident on the opening night of the school musical. Since her death, the young woman's apparition is often seen by students in the school's auditorium during rehearsals and performances. Students and faculty members also report witnessing strange paranormal activity, such as doors and windows opening and closing by themselves, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and footsteps.

#9

University Of Rochester

Coordinates: 43.127889°, -77.627086°
Location Address: Intercampus Drive, Rochester, New York
Students at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York report witnessing the spirit of a former worker named Peter Nicosia, who fell to his death while constructing the Rush Reese Library tower in 1929. Students and faculty at the university often report encountering Mr. Nicosia's ghost, who allegedly speaks and interacts with students before mysteriously vanishing. On several occasions during the 1930's, students studying at the library reported encountering the spirit of a man who matched Mr. Nicosia's description, who claimed that the school still owed him money for construction work he had done. On another occasion, the man allegedly asked two students if they knew how tall the Rush Reese Library tower was, before giving a whistle, and then vanishing. After months of alleged sightings, one student who encountered Mr. Nicosia's ghost asked if he knew a man named Peter Nicosia. The spirit allegedly replied, "shoot, that's me," before once again vanishing.

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Top 5 Most Haunted Places in Schenectady, New York

#1

Front Street Park
"The Schenectady Massacre"

#2

Historic Vale Cemetery
"Vale Cemetery"

#3

Mad Jack Brewing Company At The Van Dyck Lounge
"The Van Dyck Lounge"

#4

Union College

#5

Yates Magnet Elementary School
"Yates Elementary School"

Top 3 Most Haunted Places in Rome, New York

#1

Ft. Stanwix National Monument
"Fort Stanwix"

#2

Rome Capitol Theater
"The Capitol Theater"

#3

Rome Catholic School

Top 9 Most Haunted Places in Rochester, New York

#1

Durand Eastman Park
"The White Lady Of Durand Eastman Park"

#2

George Eastman House Museum
"The George Eastman Estate"

#3

Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

#4

Rochester Broadway Theatre League's Auditorium Theater
"West Herr Auditorium Theater"

#5

Rochester Main Street Armory
"The Main Street Armory"

#6

Rochester Psychiatric Center
"Monroe County Insane Asylum"

#7

Rochester Public Library

#8

The Aquinas Institute Of Rochester
"The Aquinas Institute"

#9

University Of Rochester

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Top 5 Most Haunted Places in Schenectady, New York

#1 Front Street Park ​"The Schenectady Massacre"

#2 Historic Vale Cemetery ​"Vale Cemetery"

#3 Mad Jack Brewing Company At The Van Dyck Lounge ​"The Van Dyck Lounge"

#4 Union College

#5 Yates Magnet Elementary School ​"Yates Elementary School"

Top 3 Most Haunted Places in Rome, New York

#1 Ft. Stanwix National Monument "Fort Stanwix"

#2 Rome Capitol Theater ​"The Capitol Theater"

#3 Rome Catholic School

Top 9 Most Haunted Places in Rochester, New York

#1 Durand Eastman Park ​"The White Lady Of Durand Eastman Park"

#2 George Eastman House Museum "The George Eastman Estate"

#3 Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

#4 Rochester Broadway Theatre League's Auditorium Theater "West Herr Auditorium Theater"

#5 Rochester Main Street Armory ​"The Main Street Armory"

​#6 Rochester Psychiatric Center ​"Monroe County Insane Asylum"

#7 Rochester Public Library

#8 The Aquinas Institute Of Rochester ​"The Aquinas Institute"

#9 University Of Rochester

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#1

Front Street Park
"The Schenectady Massacre"

#2

Historic Vale Cemetery
"Vale Cemetery"

#3

Mad Jack Brewing Company At The Van Dyck Lounge
"The Van Dyck Lounge"

#4

Union College

#5

Yates Magnet Elementary School
"Yates Elementary School"

#1

Ft. Stanwix National Monument
"Fort Stanwix"

#2

Rome Capitol Theater
"The Capitol Theater"

#3

Rome Catholic School

#1

Durand Eastman Park
"The White Lady Of Durand Eastman Park"

#2

George Eastman House Museum
"The George Eastman Estate"

#3

Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

#4

Rochester Broadway Theatre League's Auditorium Theater
"West Herr Auditorium Theater"

#5

Rochester Main Street Armory
"The Main Street Armory"

#6

Rochester Psychiatric Center
"Monroe County Insane Asylum"

#7

Rochester Public Library

#8

The Aquinas Institute Of Rochester
"The Aquinas Institute"

#9

University Of Rochester

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