Post by ♥~KarinaKay~♥ on Nov 9, 2008 2:08:53 GMT -11
The Haunting
Since its closure, the Ohio State Reformatory has become well known for its stories of ghosts and paranormal activity. In fact, it has grown the reputation of being something of a training ground for would-be paranormal investigators seeking to learn the tools of the trade. Reports of strange activity appear to come from all areas of the former reformatory and include strange anomalies in photographs, as well as visual and audio recordings. The prison cells, as well as the Chapel, appear to have more than a few stories.
The violent past of the facility also appears to have left its mark. The solitary confinement area or "The Hole" where guard Frank Hanger was beaten to death has been noted as a particularly active spot. Visitors to the area have reported feeling an overwhelming sense of despair and depression. Near the West Gate where guard Urban Wilford was gunned down after a struggle with former inmate Philip Orleck, people have reported seeing the scene play out before their eyes before the men vanish completely.
Perhaps the most famous reputedly haunted area of the prison is in the superintendent's quarters of the administration building. Ironically, people report the most imposing presence of the entire facility is in this particular area where Arthur Glattke died and his wife Helen was accidentally shot. In addition to the negative feelings, others have reported being touched or unnerved by the sensation of being watched.
Today, the Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society offers both ghost hunts and walks to curious guests. The ghost hunts are overnight investigations that allow their guests to explore the facility for paranormal activity, while the ghost walks are a guided tour through the facility that takes guests to the paranormal hot spots to hear the accounts of ghostly activity. The reported haunting of the Mansfield Reformatory has even attracted the attention of several paranormal-themed television shows over the years.
For more details, including the history of this creepy place:
www.thecabinet.com/darkdestinations/location.php?sub_id=dark_destinations&letter=o&location_id=ohio_state_reformatory
Since its closure, the Ohio State Reformatory has become well known for its stories of ghosts and paranormal activity. In fact, it has grown the reputation of being something of a training ground for would-be paranormal investigators seeking to learn the tools of the trade. Reports of strange activity appear to come from all areas of the former reformatory and include strange anomalies in photographs, as well as visual and audio recordings. The prison cells, as well as the Chapel, appear to have more than a few stories.
The violent past of the facility also appears to have left its mark. The solitary confinement area or "The Hole" where guard Frank Hanger was beaten to death has been noted as a particularly active spot. Visitors to the area have reported feeling an overwhelming sense of despair and depression. Near the West Gate where guard Urban Wilford was gunned down after a struggle with former inmate Philip Orleck, people have reported seeing the scene play out before their eyes before the men vanish completely.
Perhaps the most famous reputedly haunted area of the prison is in the superintendent's quarters of the administration building. Ironically, people report the most imposing presence of the entire facility is in this particular area where Arthur Glattke died and his wife Helen was accidentally shot. In addition to the negative feelings, others have reported being touched or unnerved by the sensation of being watched.
Today, the Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society offers both ghost hunts and walks to curious guests. The ghost hunts are overnight investigations that allow their guests to explore the facility for paranormal activity, while the ghost walks are a guided tour through the facility that takes guests to the paranormal hot spots to hear the accounts of ghostly activity. The reported haunting of the Mansfield Reformatory has even attracted the attention of several paranormal-themed television shows over the years.
For more details, including the history of this creepy place:
www.thecabinet.com/darkdestinations/location.php?sub_id=dark_destinations&letter=o&location_id=ohio_state_reformatory