Below is a list of some of the most notorious haunted locations in Buffalo, 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 my spooky YouTube Video I made to go along with this Blog: #1 - Buffalo Central Terminal
Coordinates: 42.889718°, -78.830683°
Location Address: 495 Paderewski Drive, Buffalo, New York Constructed in 1929, Buffalo Central Terminal in Buffalo, New York remained an active train station until 1979, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. It sits on over seventeen acres, and was built to accommodate over 3,000 passengers, with a 17-story office tower for workers. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of former travelers who once passed through the station, though the reason for their presence is unknown. Many tourists visiting the Buffalo Central Terminal report witnessing apparitions and hearing the sounds of disembodied voices, and in 2010 the location was investigated on the popular paranormal TV series, Ghost Hunters. #2 - Buffalo Naval Park Museum
Coordinates: 42.877650°, -78.880338°
Location Address: Military Park 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, New York Visitors at the Buffalo Naval Park Museum in Buffalo, New York report encountering apparitions and shadow figures aboard a decommissioned World War II-era destroyer called The USS The Sullivans. The USS The Sullivans first set sail in April of 1943, and was heavily involved in the naval conflicts of the Pacific Theater during World War II. It was named after five brothers; George, Francis, Joseph, Madison, and Albert Sullivan, who enlisted together, and who were killed when their ship was struck by a torpedo from a Japanese destroyer. According to legend, the spirits of the five Sullivan brothers often appear aboard The USS The Sullivans, along with other former crew members whose restless spirits still remain. #3 - Canisius College
Coordinates: 42.927339°, -78.853113°
Location Address: 2001 Main Street, Buffalo, New York Canisius College in Buffalo, New York was founded in 1870 by members of a Jesuit order called the Society of Jesus. In Christ the King Chapel it's said that disembodied voices are heard coming from empty areas, and members of the church report witnessing the apparition of an elderly man in the basement. Many students in Frisch Hall claim that the 5th floor is haunted by the spirit of a former student who committed suicide, and others in Lyon hall report encountering the spirit of a former nun, whose apparition is seen wandering the hallways at night. #4 - D'Youville College
Coordinates: 42.902589°, -78.890939°
Location Address: 320 Porter Ave, Buffalo, New York D'Youville College in Buffalo, New York was originally constructed in 1874 as Holy Angels Academy. Students at the Koessler Administration building report witnessing apparitions, and hearing disembodied footsteps, voices, and the sounds of children playing. The spirit of a young woman is also seen on the 3rd and 4th floor, and employees working in the old building late at night report experiencing a variety of other unexplained paranormal activity, such as lights flickering, disembodied voices, footsteps, and doors opening or closing by themselves. Although many witnesses have come forward with claims of encountering ghostly entities at D'Youville College, the reason for their presence is unknown. #5 - Hotel Henry Urban Resort
Coordinates: 42.929354°, -78.882217°
Location Address: 444 Forest Ave, Buffalo, New York The Hotel Henry Urban Resort in Buffalo, New York was constructed in the late 1800's as the Buffalo Psychiatric Center, which treated patients with mental illness until the early 1970's when it was closed due to claims of abuse and neglect by caretakers. It was also the site of a bloody battlefield during the War of 1812, and is said to be haunted by the spirits of former soldiers and mental patients who died violent and unnatural deaths. Guests at the Hotel Henry often report seeing shadow figures and apparitions, including the spirit of a mysterious lady in white who wanders the hallways late at night. Employees working at night also report hearing strange disembodied voices and sounds, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Workers remodeling empty areas of the hotel over the years have reported hearing strange disembodied sounds, and experiencing other unexplained paranormal activity such as sudden cold spots, and tools or other equipment being moved or misplaced by an unseen entity. #6 - Iron Island Museum
Coordinates: 42.890037°, -78.811407°
Location Address: 998 E. Lovejoy Street, Buffalo, New York The Iron Island Museum in Buffalo, New York was built in 1883 as a church, and was later used as a funeral home during the 1950's and 1960's. Employees working at the museum often report witnessing apparitions, shadow figures, and experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena such as disembodied voices and cold spots. One commonly seen spirit is that of a man named Edgar Zernick, whose cremated remains sat in the building's basement unclaimed for years, as well as the spirits of two twin boys who passed away during the 1960's. The Iron Island Museum offers late night ghost tours and investigations, and is said to be haunted by multiple other unidentified apparitions who are believed to be attached to some of the historical objects on display. #7 - Lindbergh Elementary School
Coordinates: 42.966198°, -78.853441°
Location Address: 184 Irving Terrace, Buffalo, New York Lindbergh Elementary School in Buffalo, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former custodian who was killed in a fire, whose apparition is allegedly seen by staff members and students. Others report hearing disembodied voices, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as sudden drops in temperature, cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. #8 - Medaille College
Coordinates: 42.928608°, -78.855954°
Location Address: 18 Agassiz Circle, Buffalo, New York Established in 1875 by the Sisters of St. Joseph as Mount St. Joseph Teachers College, Medaille College in Buffalo, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a boy who committed suicide for unknown reasons, as well as other unidentified apparitions and shadow figures. One former student named Hannah once reported having a series of dreams about the boy after using a Ouija board at a party. According to Hannah, the boy was hanging from the ceiling and explained that he had committed suicide due to repeated incidents of abuse by a former nun. Other student over the years have also reported witnessing the apparitions of former students sitting in empty classrooms, as well as experiencing strange paranormal occurrences, such as disembodied voices, cold spots, or feelings of being watched by an unseen entity. #9 - Shea's Buffalo Theater
Coordinates: 42.891890°, -78.872676°
Location Address: 650 Main Street, Buffalo, New York Previously known as Shea's Performing Arts Center, Shea's Buffalo Theater in Buffalo, New York was opened in 1926. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of its original owner, Michael Shea, who passed away in 1934, and whose apparition is most often seen by guests and employees during performances. Workers performing renovations at the theater have reported being approached by a man matching Mr. Shea's description, who allegedly compliments their handiwork before vanishing into thin air. Guests also report experiencing a variety of paranormal phenomena, such as unexplained cold spots, disembodied voices, lights flickering, and doors slamming. The theater also offers evening ghost hunting events and tours during the Halloween season. #10 - St. Mary's School For the Deaf
Coordinates: 42.930078°, -78.846554°
Location Address: 2253 Main Street, Buffalo, New York Opened in 1859, St. Mary's School for the Deaf in Buffalo, New York is said to be haunted by the spirits of several former nuns who once taught there. Although many students and faculty members have reported witnessing these apparitions, the reason for their presence is unknown. #11 - Town Ballroom
Coordinates: 42.892387°, -78.871615°
Location Address: 681 Main Street, Buffalo, New York The Town Ballroom in Buffalo, New York was constructed during the 1940's as the Town Casino, where guests report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures, especially in the basement area, which was allegedly used as a speakeasy during the American Alcohol Prohibition. One group of workers was allegedly working in the basement when they reported the lights repeatedly being turned off by an unseen entity, and other employees often report feeling as if being watched or followed when entering the basement. Former owners of the Town Ballroom also report capturing strange flashing lights on security cameras late at night, as well as motion detectors being set off without reason when the location is empty.
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Below is a list of some of the most notorious haunted locations in the city of Albany, 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!!
Please be sure to also check out the YouTube Video I made to go along with this Blog: #1 - Albany Rural Cemetery
Coordinates: 42.707115°, -73.731562°
Location Address: Cemetery Ave, Albany, New York Established in 1884, Albany Rural Cemetery in Albany, New York spans over 460 acres, and is renowned as one of the most scenic cemeteries in the United States. Visitors report witnessing shadow figures and apparitions, as well as hearing disembodied voices and screams late at night. Albany Rural Cemetery has been the site of several violent suicides over the years; Mary Douglas Scott, who was found dead after drinking arsenic, and a woman named Anna T. Osterhoudt, who died of a self inflicted bullet wound next to the tomb of her late husband. Both women are now said to haunt the cemetery. Another spirit believed to haunt the old burial ground is a woman known as "The Gray Lady," whose body was found in a nearby lake, as well as another spirit of a young woman wearing a prom dress. Some people visiting the cemetery report hearing the disembodied sounds of a beautiful female voice humming, while also feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Others have reported encountering a spectral hound with glowing red eyes, as well as glowing orbs that appear to float through the cemetery late at night. #2 - Historic Cherry Hill Manor
Coordinates: 42.634820°, -73.763468°
Location Address: 527 S. Pearl Street, Albany, New York Cherry Hill Manor in Albany, New York was constructed in 1787 by Philip and Maria Van Rensselaer. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a female resident who was murdered in 1827, as well as several other unidentified apparitions. Visitors touring the manor report experiencing heavy wooden doors opening by themselves, as well as other objects appearing to be moved by an unseen entity. On one occasion while a tour guide was being asked about the murder that had occurred at Cherry Hill, a large wooden door nearby slammed shut unexpectedly, frightening the guide and several tourists. Another young girl who was touring Cherry Hill Manor on a class field trip reported hearing an eerie, disembodied woman's voice singing, which employees and classmates also heard. #3 - New York State Capitol
Coordinates: 42.652228°, -73.757661°
Location Address: State Street & Washington Ave, Albany, New York The New York State Capitol building in Albany, New York was constructed in 1899. It is rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a former artist named William Morris Hunt, as well as the spirit of a security guard named Samuel Abbot, who perished in a fire in 1911. One psychic medium who visited the New York State Capitol reported encountering the ghost of Samuel Abbot, whose spirit continues performing his duties, refusing to acknowledge that he has died. The New York State Capitol is open for ghost tours during the months of September and October. #4 - New York State Education Department
Coordinates: 42.653975°, -73.757657°
Location Address: 89 Washington Ave, Albany, New York Built in 1912, the New York State Education Department building in Albany, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former worker who was killed during its construction. According to legend, the man's corpse was sealed and buried in the concrete foundation of the building to avoid discovery. Employees working at the New York State Education Department report witnessing strange apparitions and shadow figures, as well as seeing objects moving by themselves. #5 - Professor Java's Coffee Sanctuary
Coordinates: 42.725193°, -73.797531°
Location Address: 217 Wolf Road, Albany, New York Professor Java's Coffee Sanctuary on Wolf Road in Albany, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a middle-aged man wearing a suit, whose apparition is most often seen at times when few customers and employees are present. The apparition of a woman is also seen reflected in mirrors and windows. Although many witnesses report encountering these mysterious apparitions, the reason for their presence is unknown. #6 - Sage College Of Albany
Coordinates: 42.65155°, -73.783589°
Location Address: 140 New Scotland Ave, Albany, New York Formerly used as an orphanage, Sage College of Albany, New York is said to be haunted by the spirits of former orphans who were allegedly abused and neglected by caretakers, and buried in unmarked graves on campus. According to legend, several young boys were killed in a fire, then buried in shallow graves and forgotten. It's said that their bodies were not discovered until after the Sage College of Albany began construction in 1949. Ever since, students at Sage College have reported witnessing the apparitions of several young children, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and whispers, and the sounds of children playing. #7 - The College Of St. Rose
Coordinates: 42.663638°, -73.785442°
Location Address: 432 Western Ave, Albany, New York The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York was founded in 1920 by the Sisters of St. Joseph. Several buildings on campus are said to be haunted by the spirits of former students and faculty members. Students who have attended the college have reported frequently encountering shadow figures and apparitions, as well as hearing disembodied footsteps at night. Other students report encountering the spirit of a former priest whose name and identity are unknown. #8 - State University Of New York, Albany
Coordinates: 42.648300°, -73.750505°
Location Address: State University Plaza, Albany, New York Founded in 1844 as the New York State Normal School, the State University of New York (also known as "SUNY Albany," or just "SUNY") is a public research university in Albany, New York. Students report witnessing apparitions and experiencing unexplained paranormal phenomena in Mohican Hall and Pierce Hall. Former students have reported feeling a strange presence in their dorm rooms in Mohican Hall, and experiencing objects such as books being thrown or dropped by an unseen entity, while other students report encountering other strange apparitions that pace around the hallways seemingly unaware that people are present.
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AuthorBrian Weaver is the founder and creator of GhostQuest.net, one of the internet’s most comprehensive databases for haunted locations, urban legends, and folklore tales throughout the United States. He grew up in rural New England, where he attended college for Computer Science. Categories
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