Haunted Pittsburgh
Happy Halloween! Did you know about these five haunted Pittsburgh places? Check out these spooky spots below:
University of Pittsburgh - Oakland
The Early American Nationality Room (328 Cathedral of Learning) is said to be haunted by Edgar Allan Poe’s relative, Martha Jane Poe McDaniel. The bed in this room is made up of her handmade wedding quilt and is only accessible by a secret door. McDaniel is reportedly responsible for messing up the bed cover and pillows and rocking the cradle that sits in the corner of the room.
The University of Pittsburgh is haunted by a few other ghosts including a ballerina and Mary Schenley.
The Pittsburgh Playhouse - Downtown Pittsburgh
Legend has it that there are ghosts roaming around Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse. Two spirits, known as John Johns and the Lady in White, haunt the playhouse. At night, the Lady in White paces the Rhau Theatre balcony calling out for her husband. John Johns, who suffered a heart attack on stage and later died in his dressing room, sits in the theater seats in a tuxedo.
“Blue Mist Road” - North Park
When the sun sets, Irwin Road, also known as “Blue Mist Road” in Northpark, becomes covered in a blue mist. This five-mile street has “No access” signs posted at each end. Local stories of this spooky street include mysterious floating orbs, ghost chases and strange animals. With so many tragic tales and paranormal events surrounding this road, many claim it is one of the most haunted in the country.
National Aviary - North Side
Way back in 1826, the Western Penitentiary sat on the very same lane that the National Aviary on the North Side sits on today. The Western Penitentiary was used as a prison by Union troops when they captured Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. Many soldiers suffered a long and torturous captivity before dying. Visitors and workers of the National Aviary report seeing Confederate soldiers roam the Aviary halls.
Hill View Manor - New Castle
Ghost hunters from around the world frequently visit Hill View Manor in New Castle, PA. Private groups can even reserve the facility to conduct their own paranormal investigations. In 1926, the building opened as The Lawrence County Home for the Aged. Angry patients are said to still linger in the hallways to this day.
Will you ever visit these spooky spots?
We hope everyone has a safe and Happy Halloween!