Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide:
New York City, New York
"The Big Apple"
Settled: 1624
Population: 8,398,748 (2018)
Haunted Locations: 5
Settled: 1624
Population: 8,398,748 (2018)
Haunted Locations: 5
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City College of New York
Coordinates: 40.820047°, -73.949272°
Location Address: 160 Convent Avenue, New York City, New York, 10031
City College of New York in New York City (also known as CCNY) was established in 1847 as the Free Academy of New York. Students dating back to the 1920's have reported encountering the spirits of former students and professors, including one student who passed away in 1918 while attending the college. Many apparitions are seen wearing clothing from decades passed, while others are said to appear wearing more modern clothing and attire. Students throughout the college also report feeling cold spots and sudden drops in temperature, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity.
Location Address: 160 Convent Avenue, New York City, New York, 10031
City College of New York in New York City (also known as CCNY) was established in 1847 as the Free Academy of New York. Students dating back to the 1920's have reported encountering the spirits of former students and professors, including one student who passed away in 1918 while attending the college. Many apparitions are seen wearing clothing from decades passed, while others are said to appear wearing more modern clothing and attire. Students throughout the college also report feeling cold spots and sudden drops in temperature, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity.
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