We dismissed it as overactive imaginations until we had such an experience at The Whitney during an after-hours investigation. People often tell us of getting feelings they think relate to nearby ghosts. It brought us from skeptics to believers. The Whitney was one of our first investigations, and it changed our view on the existence of ghosts and the paranormal. Shadowy apparitions have been seen on the second floor, disembodied voices have been heard, and other strange phenomena have occurred. Since the mansion’s restoration in the mid-1980s, reports of unexplained activity have existed. Whitney was one of the Midwest’s wealthiest lumber baron at the turn of the century, and he built this magnificent 21,000 square foot home in 1894. Located on Woodward Avenue, this exquisite restaurant was the former mansion home of David Whitney, Jr. Our compelling recorded evidence and in-depth historical research lead us to believe we have identified these wandering spirits and why they may remain. Could she be looking for the man in tweed, another ghostly apparition was seen on the balcony? Then there is the interactive youth, a lad of perhaps 12 or 14 years of age, who inhabits the basement. The first is a lady in white seen in the hallways and guest rooms. There seem to be three prominent spirits that wander the inn. After five years this historic inn, remains one of our most paranormally active locations. Based on the evidence we’ve recorded, it seems these reports may very well be true. If you ask the desk clerk for the inn’s “Ghost Files”, they’ll hand over a thick folder with accou nts from past guests and employees. Over the decades there have been many reports of paranormal activity at this Victorian inn just north of the city of Petoskey. Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant - PetoskeyĪ Terrace Inn postcard from 1914 | Photo Courtesy of The Terrace Inn We believe it was the voice of Helen “grandma” Doherty.Ģ. The words were in response to questions asked. It was soft and feeble as if she were either very old or very sick. In this area, the voice of a woman was recorded. Perhaps the most surprising evidence was recorded in a back room where Grandma Pemble’s body was placed after her death. Some believe Isaiah Leebove may remain along with family matriarch, Helen “grandma” Doherty. Over the years there have been numerous yet vague accounts of its haunting. He was shot dead by his cousin and business partner Jack Livingston. Isaiah Leebove, former Purple Gang attorney turned Purple Gang businessman, was murdered in the bar. In 1938 the hotel was the site of one of Michigan’s most notorious murders. It was also a meeting place for the Mafia and Purple Gang. During prohibition, it was a speakeasy, a place for backroom gambling, and adult entertainment. However, as Jim Doherty (a current owner) tells it, it was the Doherty women who were the heart and soul of the business. The Doherty men were and remain the business managers. The Doherty family has owned and operated the hotel since it opened in the 1920s. Then, perhaps plan a trip to see what we found for yourselves-if you dare. Sit back with a glass of fresh cider and a tasty cinnamon doughnut, whatever the season, as we share just a few of our favorite Michigan haunts. We wanted completely objective feedback on suspect evidence collected during investigations. To determine if paranormal reports at various spots around the state were myths-or something more-we worked with video, audio, and photographic professionals not related or linked to the paranormal. These accounts are now part of our Haunted Travels of Michigan book series.ĭon’t just believe us. After well over 200 investigations, we have found 30 accounts in Michigan alone that carry a mystery leading us directly to the paranormal … events that simply cannot be explained. In 2007, as skeptics, we began our search for the truth. Keep reading to learn more about these eerie spots, courtesy of Kat Tedsen and Bev Rydel. Are you interested in all things paranormal? Take a journey into some of the most haunted places in Michigan! From lighthouses to restaurants, there are a slew of locales that have a supernatural past all across the state.
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