Monthly Archives: October 2013
Spirits linger in building 993
Gina Sabina Deschner shared her story in the comment section of our Disturbances at building 993 post about Vancouver Barracks. That post is here: http://blogs.columbian.com/ghost-stories/2013/10/14/haunted-vancouver-barracks-building/ The vault that (mysteriously) moved out from the wall (at Vancouver Barracks) was so heavy it took three or four men to move it back. It was more than 80 […]
Strange sightings in Minnehaha
Steve Boswell, who lives in Minnehaha, said he’s seen some odd things in an abandoned lot on St. Johns Road between N.E. 54th and N.E. 55th streets. It started when he began fixing up an old ’66 convertible next to his house, which was by the lot. He heard sounds and started to worry that […]
Prune Hill spirits
From Jyl Straub White Light Paranormal Insight (at a house on N.W. 23rd Circle in Camas) It began in my daughter’s upstairs bedroom. No one else was home except for myself. Hearing marbles dropping to the floor and rolling across the wood floor was not my first experience, but definitely one of the most intriguing. […]
Getting in spirit with ghostly guides
Here’s a story that ran this weekend about ghost hunting in Hazel Dell: Getting in spirit with ghostly guides Local groups provide ‘paranormal counseling’ By Sue Vorenberg, Columbian features reporter There were no crystal balls, flickering candles or hand-holding seance circles in Patricia Lelevier’s spacious and tastefully decorated living room. When a team of paranormal […]
Providence Academy haunting
Here’s a tale from Maureen, who didn’t want her last name used. There are lots of tales of hauntings at the old Providence Academy building, now called “The Academy.” The Sisters of Providence built the structure in 1873, under the leadership of Mother Joseph, who is said to still walk the halls on occasion. Maureen […]
Ghost hunting at Providence Academy
Here’s a 2002 story from The Columbian archives about ghosts inhabiting the old Providence Academy building, built in 1973: SPIRIT-SEEKERS POKE ABOUT LOCAL LANDMARKS BUOYED BY THE HOPE THAT THEY JUST MIGHT HAVE … A CHANCE OF A GHOST BRETT OPPEGAARD, Columbian staff writer Publication Date: December 27, 2002 As the dozen local ghost hunters […]
The Fort Vancouver High School curse?
Story provided by Vancouver historian and ghost hunter Jeff Davis, from his website at http://www.ghostsandcritters.com/ FROM: Summer C. DATE: 7 June 2004 SUBJECT: Fort Vancouver High School curse There has been a rumor running around my school about the Fort Vancouver High School curse. I had been hearing these rumors for years but they just […]
Ghosts play with workers at Vancouver Barracks
Story provided by Vancouver historian and ghost hunter Jeff Davis, from his website at http://www.ghostsandcritters.com/ DATE: 21 August 2003 FROM: Hallie SUBJECT: Vancouver Barracks In the winter of ’01 I was working for a contractor repairing and restoring the windows in a number of the Vancouver barracks buildings. The foreman told me about his experiences […]
Apartment haunting in Hazel Dell
Story provided by Vancouver historian and ghost hunter Jeff Davis, from his website at http://www.ghostsandcritters.com/ DATE: 8 July 2005 FROM: Sharon A. SUBJECT: Msg from Sharon A. I live in a large apartment complex in Vancouver, Washington that appears to have ghosts in several of the buildings, including mine. I became aware of this phenomenon […]
The Officers Row soldier
Story provided by Vancouver historian and ghost hunter Jeff Davis, from his website at http://www.ghostsandcritters.com/ Date: 30 January 2001 (archived story) From: Hope C. Subject: Vancouver Barracks I own a home near Officers Row. I lived there for one month. It is a 1909 house. Shortly after moving in I was sitting on the living […]