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Armed with these tips, you’re now primed to conquer Pittsburgh’s haunted landscape. Let the spectral journey begin, but remember, in the realm of shadows and frights, preparedness is your best ...
Sep 27, 2024 · Armed with these tips, you’re now primed to conquer Pittsburgh’s haunted landscape. Let the spectral journey begin, but remember, in the realm of shadows and frights, preparedness is your best ally. The Legends Live On: Pittsburgh’s Haunted Legacy
For those who want an extra dose of spooky thrills in the haunted heart of Pittsburgh, don’t miss out on the Bonus Extended Tour to uncover even more haunted locations with deeper, darker secrets. Meeting Location: Mellon Square, Smithfield St & Oliver Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Starting Time: Ghost tours are held nightly at 8 PM, rain or shine!
From intimate crimes of passion and dark family ties to a history-changing Civil War, Pittsburgh’s ghosts of the past are still a haunting presence today. Find your favorite spot to haunt around the city - both believers and non-believers are welcome! Know of a haunted hot spot we missed? Email and let us know and we'll send out the Ecto-1.
- The Cathedral of Learning’s Early American Room
- The Broughton School
- Dead Man’S Hollow
- Charlie No-Face, South Park
- The Allegheny County Jail
- Blue Mist Road
- The Dixmont State Hospital
- Heinz History Center
- The Dark Place
- St. Nicholas Church
Sure, they may be gorgeously decorated at Christmastime but did you know the Early American Room at the Cathedral of Learningis allegedly haunted by the ghost of Martha Jane Poe? Poe, who died in 1936, haunts the room. She doesn’t like being disturbed by tourists or visitors. Her wedding quilt lies on the bed in the room and people have seen photog...
The long-closed elementary school has been the site where the ghosts of children and teachers are still haunting. There have been tales of running, yelling and moving objects. Paranormal investigators even checked out the building in the past and recorded creepy voices telling them to get out and “Please don’t leave me!” The school was built back i...
Despite its ominous name, Dead Man’s Hollow Conservation Areais a beautiful green space reclaimed by nature. Yet, the conservation area’s idyllic appearance belies its dark history, filled with tales of murder, earthquakes, fires, and mysterious deaths. This 400-acre nature preserve in McKeesport has been the home of lots of unexplainable behavior....
The legend of Green Man’s Tunnelis a ghastly tale that blends fact and fiction. The story revolves around a disfigured man, fond of midnight strolls, who evolved into a glowing specter haunting this South Park rail tunnel. The spirit of a man nicknamed Charlie No-Face allegedly wanders along Piney Fork Road and Green Man’s Tunnel in South Park (app...
This may be the spookiest of haunted Pittsburgh sites around town. The county jail is home to a prisoner who apparently took his own life in his cell back in the early 1900s. He has since remained behind to haunt cellmates. It got so bad at one point that prisoners in the general vicinity of the cell were moved because they were being frightened by...
The isolated stretch near North Parkhas been attracting attention for decades. The unlit, unpaved lane is full of rumors of rituals and events. In the past, it was home to a few rumored troubled families. Blue Mist Road got its name from a bluish mist that often covers the road.
The old psychiatric hospital was torn down over a decade ago but while it was standing (1859-2005) it was the subject of many ghost stories. The building’s grounds were abandoned for years, which led to lots of paranormal activity. In the 1940s and ’50s, Dixmont adopted new treatments for the mentally ill at the time, like electroshock therapy and ...
The building was once the site of the Chautauqua Lake Ice Co. The business was lost as it exploded in a fire on February 9, 1898. Since its renovation to the Heinz History Center, staff and night guards have heard creepy sounds and have seen odd happenings, particularly around the 5th floor and loading dock.
The North Shore of Pittsburgh is now home to sporting events, restaurants, bars, you name it. However, around 260 N. Shore Dr., well before European settlers came to the area, Native Americans were afraid of the area. There was apparently an unusual amount of supernatural activity, particularly ghosts of their enemies. The area was swampy, dark and...
Pittsburgh ghost stories at St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church in Millvaleinvolve the murals. Back in 1937, the pastor of the church hired an artist to paint murals. The artist, named Maxo Vanka, finished the art despite being bothered often by a ghost. The ghost was a man dressed in black who would move around the church waving his hands and mu...
Oct 16, 2016 · 'Tis the time of the year for ghosts and goblins to roam Pittsburgh's neighborhoods, ringing doorbells and hoping for a treat rather than a trick. But, if you prefer to experience something truly terrifying, check out these eight genuinely haunted places around Pittsburgh where you might just come-face-to-face with a real ghost.
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Oct 31, 2021 · 5. The Pittsburgh Playhouse. Photo: The Pittsburgh Playhouse. Downtown. Many people say that the Pittsburgh Playhouse is home to more than a few ghosts. One of the more well known ghosts is John Johnsand, an actor who is said to have had a heart attack on stage and subsequently died in his dressing room.
