Even just walking around outside gave me an eerie feeling when we were there in May of 2016. Interesting place with beautiful architecture and a rich history, but I didn't feel any desire to go inside.
When I was around 10 years old, I visited one day with my mother. They had opened it up to a few guests and they were working on renovating parts of it. I remember refusing to ride the elevator because it gave me the creeps. I also remember standing on the 3rd floor and looking over the railing of the staircase. I had no idea at the time of the story of the girl who fell.
The catholic church that sits on the hill below the hotel actually weirded me out more than the hotel. There's a long walking path through its garden and plenty of creepy statues along the way.
Years ago, I had lunch there. It was in the huge dinning room. It was myself and another person. We were literally the only 2 patrons in there. While we didn't witness any paranormal activity, being the only 2 people in such a big space was very creepy. Redrum!
It was very quiet when I visited, too. It's quite a bit different now, though. The internet has changed everything, and all these little spots in my area that were once really only known and cherished by locals have been discovered by travelers. The new owners have also done a really good job of marketing the hotel, and they have figured out how to capitalize on all the stories in a way that still helps the resort maintain its class and charm. In the warmer months, the entire town stays pretty busy with tourists these days.
Very interesting, great writing too,thanks for sharing! Love to hear your thoughts on some of my post. Check them out and let me know if anything catches your eye.
I've always been fascinated by the Crescent Hotel. I'm from SW MO and never had any experiences there but still fascinated by it. I met people all over Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma, as I travelled for work who have fascinating stories from that hotel.
Hello!!
There is an entire website set up by the hotel where visitors can post their experiences. It called America's Most Haunted Hotel.
As a professional photographer for going on 8 years now, I can tell you with certainty that orb photos are not a capture of a spirit. In most cases, it is piece of dust, bug, or some other tiny object that is reflecting light back to the camera.
I might get some hate from the believers for saying that, but like I said, I'm a skeptic. An experience is a lot more fun if I can't debunk it, and that one has long been debunked. :)
The 4th floor was remodeled into a skyline bar and a spa in the original style of the resort. I hear room 3500 is interesting, though. There's said to be a ghost by the name of Theodora there. Everyone has a different story for Theodora, however. Some say she's a nurse (and also the same ghost responsible for the sound of a gurney rolling down the hall in the middle of the night to take the cancer patients to the morgue while the other patients slept), some say she was a patient and have heard her asking for her treatment, and some say she was Dr. Baker's head nurse and the mother of the girl who fell from the 4th floor staircase.
I forgot to include her in the OP.
very interesting post. very spooky indeed, but I love stories like this.
I love places like this. Just did a quick one on state penn up in Pennsylvania. Great read!
Even just walking around outside gave me an eerie feeling when we were there in May of 2016. Interesting place with beautiful architecture and a rich history, but I didn't feel any desire to go inside.
When I was around 10 years old, I visited one day with my mother. They had opened it up to a few guests and they were working on renovating parts of it. I remember refusing to ride the elevator because it gave me the creeps. I also remember standing on the 3rd floor and looking over the railing of the staircase. I had no idea at the time of the story of the girl who fell.
The catholic church that sits on the hill below the hotel actually weirded me out more than the hotel. There's a long walking path through its garden and plenty of creepy statues along the way.
Yes, I know the church you are talking about! We walked past that as well and it seemed so out of place and almost surreal to look at even.
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church
Is AirBnb safer than this? haha
Personally, I think I would prefer to take my chances with the ghosts! Ha!
Yeah, you never know about the people. Atleast, you can predict the ghost!
Years ago, I had lunch there. It was in the huge dinning room. It was myself and another person. We were literally the only 2 patrons in there. While we didn't witness any paranormal activity, being the only 2 people in such a big space was very creepy. Redrum!
It was very quiet when I visited, too. It's quite a bit different now, though. The internet has changed everything, and all these little spots in my area that were once really only known and cherished by locals have been discovered by travelers. The new owners have also done a really good job of marketing the hotel, and they have figured out how to capitalize on all the stories in a way that still helps the resort maintain its class and charm. In the warmer months, the entire town stays pretty busy with tourists these days.
Happy to see you on Steemit!!@winstonwolfe had to tell me who was behind this user name. lol
Very well written post - enjoyed reading and vote up
I should invite my should be mother in law there....
Very interesting. I have been to the town but not the hotel.
The whole area has so much to explore! Rich in history and folklore.
Look creepy. i will not even pass near by.
Hello no! I'm even to scared to look at the pictures looool
Very interesting, great writing too,thanks for sharing! Love to hear your thoughts on some of my post. Check them out and let me know if anything catches your eye.
I've always been fascinated by the Crescent Hotel. I'm from SW MO and never had any experiences there but still fascinated by it. I met people all over Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma, as I travelled for work who have fascinating stories from that hotel.
Hello, fellow Ozarkian!
well hello. I watched the video you posted. I'd love to see some actual ghost pics. I've seen pics of orbs there but no shapes other than orbs :)
Hello!!
There is an entire website set up by the hotel where visitors can post their experiences. It called America's Most Haunted Hotel.
As a professional photographer for going on 8 years now, I can tell you with certainty that orb photos are not a capture of a spirit. In most cases, it is piece of dust, bug, or some other tiny object that is reflecting light back to the camera.
I might get some hate from the believers for saying that, but like I said, I'm a skeptic. An experience is a lot more fun if I can't debunk it, and that one has long been debunked. :)
Cool. I'll check it out. I've always had trouble swallowing the "orb" theory anyway. :)
I've been in the dungeon of Caernarfon castle and it was pretty scary
Awesome post! I gotta get me a room on the 4th floor.
The 4th floor was remodeled into a skyline bar and a spa in the original style of the resort. I hear room 3500 is interesting, though. There's said to be a ghost by the name of Theodora there. Everyone has a different story for Theodora, however. Some say she's a nurse (and also the same ghost responsible for the sound of a gurney rolling down the hall in the middle of the night to take the cancer patients to the morgue while the other patients slept), some say she was a patient and have heard her asking for her treatment, and some say she was Dr. Baker's head nurse and the mother of the girl who fell from the 4th floor staircase.
I forgot to include her in the OP.
Cool! I want to do a "haunted hotel room stay" series where I spend the night in a hotel's most haunted room. Like the movie 1408.
That is quite the place! Definitely not wanting to go there anytime soon. Lol
Fantastic! Creepy history. A good read! Thanks for sharing :)