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The Ghosts of the Haunted Pittock Mansion

Historic Mansions

December 3, 202413 min read

The Ghosts of the Haunted Pittock Mansion

Built 1914•Where Portland's Grandest Estate Refuses to Rest in Peace

Built in 1914, Pittock Mansion crowns Portland's West Hills with Gilded Age grandeur. But Henry and Georgiana Pittock aren't the only ones who still walk these halls. Staff and visitors report encounters with phantom figures, mysterious footsteps, and most famously, an unknown boy who plays pranks on the living - moving objects, opening doors, and laughing in empty rooms.

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Historic Bars

December 3, 202414 min read

The Ghosts of the White Eagle Saloon

Est. 1905•Where Portland's Darkest Vices Still Haunt the Living

Since 1905, the White Eagle Saloon has served Portland's working class - but it served more than just drinks. The upstairs brothel and sinister basement operations left behind spirits that refuse to leave. Rose, a murdered prostitute, still walks the upper floors. Sam the bouncer guards his territory. And something dark lurks in the basement where bodies once disappeared.

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Historic Cemeteries

December 3, 202416 min read

The Hauntings at Lone Fir Cemetery

Est. 1846•Where Portland's Dead Refuse to Rest in Peace

Portland's oldest cemetery has witnessed 178 years of burials, from pioneer families to forgotten asylum patients. Over 25,000 souls rest beneath ancient trees - but many refuse to stay buried. Visitors encounter shadow figures, phantom voices, and the ghost of a groundskeeper still tending graves he's cared for since 1889.

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The Haunted Hollywood Theater in Portland

Historic Theaters

December 3, 202416 min read

The Haunted Hollywood Theater in Portland

Built 1926•Where the Show Never Truly Ends

Portland's beloved Hollywood Theater opened in 1926 as a grand movie palace, featuring vaudeville acts and silent films beneath ornate Art Deco ceilings. For 32 years, projectionist Walter Grayson ensured every show was perfect. When he died of a heart attack in the projection booth in 1958, witnesses say his dedication didn't end. Staff and patrons still encounter him, checking equipment and watching films from the shadows.

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Historic Dance Halls

December 3, 202417 min read

The Ghosts of the Crystal Ballroom

Built 1914•Where the Dancing Never Stops

Portland's legendary Crystal Ballroom opened in 1914, famous for its revolutionary floating dance floor that gives dancers the sensation of gliding across clouds. For 110 years, it has hosted jazz orchestras, big band legends, rock icons, and punk pioneers. But in 1926, professional dancer Lily Mae Vance died during a dance marathon on this floor. Staff, performers, and visitors say she's still here, still dancing, still chasing the dream that killed her.

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Historic Libraries

December 3, 202416 min read

The Haunted Portland Library

Built 1913•Where Knowledge Transcends Death

Portland's Central Library opened in 1913 as a beacon of knowledge and culture, featuring stunning Georgian architecture and vast collections. For 25 years, head librarian Margaret Hayes dedicated her life to building and protecting the library's rare book collection. In 1938, when fire broke out in the basement, Margaret rushed to save irreplaceable volumes and never made it out. Staff and visitors say she never left, still tending the books she loved more than life itself.

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The Ghosts of the Haunted Heathman Hotel

Historic Hotels

December 2, 202410 min read

The Ghosts of the Haunted Heathman Hotel

Est. 1927•Where Portland's Elegance Meets the Supernatural

Since 1927, the Heathman Hotel has embodied Portland elegance - but luxury comes with spirits. A ghostly woman haunts the seventh floor, pulling blankets from guests' beds and engaging in phantom conversations. Even Ghost City Tours CEO experienced two nights of paranormal terror in 2023.

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The Haunted Shanghai Tunnels of Portland

Underground Locations

December 2, 202412 min read

The Haunted Shanghai Tunnels of Portland

1850s-1940s•Where Portland's Darkest History Lives Underground

Portland's Shanghai Tunnels hide America's darkest secret: thousands of men were kidnapped and sold into slavery through these underground passages. The practice of 'shanghaiing' made Portland the most dangerous port on the West Coast. Today, the spirits of those who died in the darkness below still haunt the tunnels.

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Haunted Portland

Haunted Locations in Portland

The Ghosts of the Haunted Pittock Mansion

The Ghosts of the White Eagle Saloon

The Hauntings at Lone Fir Cemetery

The Haunted Hollywood Theater in Portland

The Ghosts of the Crystal Ballroom

The Haunted Portland Library

The Ghosts of the Haunted Heathman Hotel

The Haunted Shanghai Tunnels of Portland

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