The El Campo Santo Cemetery is just one of the historic sites remaining within Old Town San Diego. Burials were accepted in this site from 1849 until 1880, making this one of the oldest cemeteries in Southern California. Unfortunately, El Campo Santo Cemetery was once much larger with a lot of this historic location being lost to time. After falling into some disrepair it was decided that a large portion of the cemetery would be […]
Dating back to 1660 St. Mark’s Church in the Bowery holds the title of being the second oldest church in Manhattan. However, it also holds the title of being the most haunted. This chapel was built by a man named Petrus Stuyvesant upon the land he originally purchased for farming. Petrus was a Dutch Colonial, world traveler and sailor who lived out his last years in the area of Manhattan. Following his death in 1672 […]
Concealed by thick jungle and feared by locals, the Istana Woodneuk mansion is slowly being lost to time. This historic mansion was built in the late 19th century by a wealthy sultan who wanted to gift the magnificent residence to his fourth wife. Years passed and this saw the mansion handed down to one of the sultan’s sons. He performed extensive renovations on the property before gifting it to his Scottish born wife. This grand […]
In a prime position along Hobart’s waterfront is a beloved restaurant. The Drunken Admiral has served the crowds of Tasmania’s capital for many years since 1979 to be exact. Yet, the building it is held within has a history that dates back even further. In 1869 a building opened along Hobart’s dock that was to be used as a jam factory, yet would eventually become the Drunken Admiral restaurant we know today. It is told […]
Princes Park is a serene retreat providing visitors with stunning views of the water surrounding Hobart. It is a public park that today contains a friendly playground where children gather. The park is also a popular meeting or picnic place where many visitors remain oblivious to the historic value this area offers. Princes Park exists in one of the oldest parts of Hobart known as Battery Point. The area was once an acting stronghold where […]
The Lenna of Hobart is a historic mansion in Tasmania, Australia. It today functions as a hotel, bar and restaurant, all whilst maintaining its original integrity and structure. The grandiose sandstone mansion was built in 1874 by Alexander and Harriet McGregor. Alexander was a shipbuilder and merchant by trade, using the property and its strategic placement to assist him with growing his fortunes. He set about having a large turret added to the roof of […]
Wales encompasses one of the most charming areas of the United Kingdom. Vast, green countryside stretches for miles, while historic buildings are littered across the landscape. Many of these aged buildings are considered to be haunted, which seems appropriate considering the historic events that have played out in Wales. So, here is where you can find the 5 most haunted places in Wales. The first of these haunted destinations is a small ruin known as […]
Point Piños is known to be California’s oldest remaining lighthouse, which continues to operate. It is a quaint and charming working residence, yet also a unique type of lighthouse that allowed its keeper the rare opportunity to engage in social interactions. The lighthouse was built in 1855 and has seen many updates to its operation from running on whale oil before upgrades to lard, then kerosene and finally electricity. Being located on the mainland, just […]
