The Main Branch of the New Hanover County Public Library is located on Chestnut Street, having moved there into a converted department store in 1981. However, the actual building was constructed during the 1950's.
It is reputedly haunted by the apparitions of a "short woman" known to be a local historian; and a fading, indistinct figure. Various sounds are heard on the second floor, as if books are being put on shelves, pages being flicked through and the book shelves being knocked. Disembodied footsteps have also been reported.
Other effects include the opening drawers and case files.
Pictured left is the Main Branch of the New Hanover County Public Library courtesy of WHQR.
The Price-Gause House was constructed around 1855-1860 by Colonel William Jones-Price. According to accounts, it was built on a burial ground known as Gallows Hill - a site of public executions.
The Price family reported phenomena shortly after moving in, and this continued as they owned the house until 1990. They claimed to experience audible effects such as footsteps, tapping, bumps and bangs; the smells of pipe smoke and sweet potatoes; lights and taps operating on their own; and the movement of objects in various rooms.
The apparition of a man and woman in "period clothing" have been reported. In the 1960's, a photograph was taken which was claimed to show a human shape. Amateur investigators have since claimed to have obtained EVP recordings and photgraphic anomalies.
The property is privately owned and NOT open to the public.
Pictured left is the Main Branch of the New Hanover County Public Library courtesy of WHQR.
The USS North Carolina was once considered to be "one of the greatest weapons on the sea" during the Second World War. Her Keel was laid on October 27th, 1937. She was launched on June 13, 1940 and then commissioned into service in 1941. During her service she contributed to every major Pacific naval offensive, before being decommissioned on 27th June, 1947. The battleship was declared a National Historic Landmark on 10 November 1982, and is now a museum and open to the public.
It is reputedly haunted by a number of apparitions and other effects. Visual phenomena include the ghosts of former crew members going about various mundane tasks at various parts of the ship. Audible effects include numerous bangs, knocks and voices.
Pictured left is the Main Branch of the USS North Carolina courtesy of Doc Searls.
