This building has stood for 150 years, but in 2001, its foundation was rocked by a shooting spree which killed two. The building itself is full of asbestos, so if you would like to investigate, protect yourself. Those who were brought to the building’s morgue are thought to still be here and might be responsible for the sense of being followed. The atmosphere is said to feel evil and bitter. Bring an EVP recorder; you might get lucky and pick up a voice of someone who died here.
Renwick was used as a location to treat smallpox patients, but 13,000 lost their lives here before being dumped into the bay. The building was abandoned in the 1950’s and is now thought to be a dangerous place, often used as a drug den. For those who are brave enough to explore, they might see the ghost of an old woman or hear voices of those who died during the outbreak.
The Octagon was built over the site of an old mental asylum known for an expose done by Nellie Bly; she uncovered a cruel system that would eventually lead to a reform in the mental health system, but it doesn’t change what has happened prior. The asylum was changed into housing and now guests report the feeling of not being alone. Animals also will stare at walls or the ceiling as if someone else is in the room with them.
The land here was originally that of the Miwoks; however, by 1907, the land belonged to the U.S. military seeing as the grounds were a perfect point to thwart a surprise attack. Now a hostel for visitors, some of the spots here are said to be pure evil. One man reported to ghostvillage.com his account of being in the presence of one of the possibly many vicious entities in this area. As he described, he felt incredible chest pain, severe dizziness, weakness, and confusion. Other visitors have described the feeling of not being alone, seeing strange figures, and hearing odd voices.
Once a speakeasy, the Fireside has had a long history of strange activity, leading to a seance. It is believed that all disturbances within the motel are attributed to Miwok Indians that were buried underneath the site and have been disturbed. Unaccountable sounds have been reported since the mid-1950’s when two skeletons were first discovered under the floorboards.
Before it became Boccardo John, Sally Stanford’s Valhalla Inn was made famous by an appearance in Orson Welles’ The Lady from Shanghai. It’s said that Sally Stanford is seen outside of her former inn, as well as several other women (dressed out of date).
John Thomas Reed, who founded the Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary, had a mistress named Rosie Verrall. Guests have awoken to her or seen her in passing long after her death in 1964.
Skidoo is just like Bodie or Calico in terms of its reputation as a classic American ghost town, and just like the others, it too has a reputation for the dead lurking around. A barkeeper named Joe “Hooch” Simpson was responsible for the murder of the town banker. Joe met his fate at the end of a rope from a lynch mob, but his story didn’t end there. A doctor reportedly removed Joe’s head for medical tests; now, Joe is seen throughout the town as a headless figure. The cemetery is also said to be a hot spot for paranormal happenings.
