Real Haunts

The Addy Sea Haunted Inn

The Addy Sea Inn in Bethany Beach, DE is a charming Victorian-style bed and breakfast that was built by the Addy family in 1902. The Addy Sea Inn is reportedly one of the most haunted establishments in the entire state of Delaware. Perhaps the paranormal event that it’s most known for is that of a copper bathtub that vibrates. According to guests, the copper bathtub shakes violently and many have reported experiencing the phenomena first-hand. This mysteriously shaking tub is located in Room 1 of the inn.

Other reported hauntings in the Addy Sea Inn include eerie organ music heard emanating from Room 6 yet there is no organ. An apparition is said to run through the hallways at nights. As this ghost runs throughout the space, smells of perfume and sounds of mysterious music fill the area. Although there are no connections made behind the occurrences.

The ghosts of two people supposedly haunt the The Addy Sea Inn. Room 11 is reportedly haunted by a former handyman named Paul Dulaney. He was employed by the Addys years ago. Although he died on a construction site rather than at the inn, Paul Dulaney’s spirit is believed to frequent his old room 11 on the 3rd floor of the establishment. He makes his ghostly presence known by sitting on the bed or standing by it.

The spirit of Kurty Addy is believed to frequent the roof where guests hear sounds of his footsteps. Kurty Addy died after falling off the roof of the inn, and guests say that he walks the roof restlessly at night.

Haunted Rooms of the Addy Sea Inn

• The famous shaking tub is in room 1.
• Eerie organ music is heard often in room 6.
• Room 11 is haunted by a former handyman of the Addy.
• The roof is where Kurty Addy’s fateful footsteps have been heard over the years.

The Haunted Blennerhassett Hotel in Parkersburg, West Virginia

Old-world charm and a ghostly presence are what guests experience at the Blennerhassett. One of the spirits is that of William Chancellor, the former mayor.

The mayor’s portrait was taken down when the hotel was being renovated, and he expressed his displeasure by dropping in unexpectedly on guests. When the restoration was complete, the visits stopped.

Other manifestations include books flying off the shelves in the library and the sounds of children playing and laughing.

The Haunted McMenamins White Eagle Hotel

McMenamins White Eagle Saloon and Rock & Roll Hotel has been in business in one form or another since 1905. From an alleged opium den to a brothel to secret tunnels there has been a lot of activity at the White Eagle. This raucous history has paved the way for lots of ghost stories.

Early Years at the White Eagle

The building was constructed in 1899 and opened as the White Eagle Saloon in 1905 by Bronislaw Soboleski and William Hryszko. At that point in time, the area was mostly residential. The owners were both of Polish heritage, and the name White Eagle was a reference to the flag of Poland at the time. Over a relatively short period, the area transitioned to industrial. Portland became a major sea port and railroad hub, and the White Eagle changed from being an ethnic corner bar and meeting place to a hot spot for laborers and sailors passing through.

Separating Fact From Fiction

Some parts of the White Eagle’s history can be confirmed while other parts are based on rumor and speculation. As time passes the rumors and speculation tend to become more embellished. What is known for certain is that shortly after the turn of the last century the White Eagle was a rough place to hang out. There were lots of fights and drunkenness. It was no place for polite society. A brothel operated out of the second floor. There are stories circulating that the brothel business overflowed into the basement, and at one point the basement may have been used as an opium den.

The White Eagle also has a history of kidnappings or shanghais. Essentially, if a ship was short staffed sailors would kidnap fellow bar patrons who were too inebriated to realize what was happening. The next day the newly minted sailor would wake up aboard a ship that had left port and they find themselves on a new career path. Portland did have a serious problem with men being shanghaied. There are no documented cases of White Eagle patrons being taken. Although, it is very likely this did happen there since it was such a popular saloon with sailors. There is a rumor that there was an underground tunnel used to transport shanghai victims from the basement of the White Eagle to the docks. This is a popular story told about many older buildings in the area.

Extended Stay Guests

People report hearing a woman crying. Many believe this is Rose, a prostitute who worked at the White Eagle when the brothel was part of the business plan. The story goes that Rose fell in love with a customer. She rebuked her customer’s marriage proposal out of fear that her boss would retaliate if she tried to leave. Her lover became so enraged he beat her to death.

There is also the case of Sam. Sam was apparently taken in by the owner as a child. He grew up at the White Eagle, taking care of maintenance and janitorial work in exchange for room and board. He lived at the White Eagle his entire life. He even died in his room. People who are familiar with the White Eagle believe Sam never left.

Is the McMenamin’s White Eagle Hotel Haunted?

There are a lot of unexplained goings on throughout the building. For instance, freezer doors in the basement reportedly open and close on their own. On the second floor, all of the doors and windows have mysteriously opened and closed on their own at one point or another. There are reports of toilets flushing on their own and toilet paper flying around the ladies room. Coins have been known to fall from the ceiling of the basement. When there is no music playing employees in the basement claim they can hear faint music. Chairs move unexplainably. People who visit the White Eagle have reported feeling cold hands grab them when there was no one around. In one of the more frightening instances, a waitress was half pushed and half pulled down the stairs leading to the basement.

Many psychics who have visited the establishment report feeling hostile energy and death in the basement. The main floor exudes mischievous, playful energy. The second floor emanates sadness.

Live Music Venue with a Wide Selection of Beers and a Party Atmosphere

In the first several decades of its existence, there were some sordid activities and questionable behaviors that have lent themselves to the myth and legend that surrounds this Portland institution. Starting in the 1970’s live music was added to the lineup and has been a staple of the White Eagle ever since. These days the White Eagle is part of a family-owned chain of brewpubs, McMenamins.

Check It Out For Yourself

The White Eagle is located at 836 North Russell Street in Portland. It is open Monday through Thursday, 11 AM to 1 AM. Friday and Saturday, 11 AM to 2:30 AM, and Sunday, 4 PM to 11 PM. There are 11 hotel rooms on the second floor. Check-in is at 4 PM and check-out is at 11 AM. The rooms are described as having a rustic, old world charm. There is a single shared bathroom for all of the rooms. The rooms are located directly above the live music venue, so keep that in mind when booking.

Opened in 1895 by Ephraim Wells, the inn was originally built to provide a place for oil barons and upper-class citizens to relax. The founder is said to haunt this historic location, and the most haunted room is 324. The story goes that a maid went to clean the room, and she found the door stuck and was unable to open it. Each time she pulled the door open, it sucked itself shut as if someone was on the other side shutting the door. Footsteps can be heard on the second floor and walking down the various passageways as well.

Is the General Lewis Inn haunted?

The Historic General Lewis Inn is a known haunted location that houses three or more ghosts. The most haunted rooms are reported to be rooms 202, 206 and 208. If you book one of these rooms, expect to have an unpleasant night’s sleep. Crying, laughing and generally disruptive ghosts haunt these rooms. One ghost is known only as the Lady in White in room 208, and a portrait of her is hung in the room. There is also an unknown girl, and there is a slave named Reuben who often sits at the dining room table.