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Hunters,
which starred, among others, New Bedford native Steve Gonsalves. In the episode, Pilgrim Films sound man Frank deAngelis is knocked to the ground when an unseen spirit passes through him. According to members of the Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS, the featured team on
Ghost Hunters
) that Iâve spoken with, deAngelis was not a believer in the paranormal prior to that experience. It disturbed him so badly that he left the crew of the program shortly thereafter.
The haunted armory in New Bedford, as seen on the SyFy Channelâs
Ghost Hunters
.
The castlelike armory was built in 1903 but was used less and less through the 1990s as it fell into disrepair. It was eventually shut down and put on the auction block, but nobody has yet come up with the funds necessary to take ownership of the property and then make the necessary repairs to get it up to code.
The current condition of the building is even more of a nightmare than the ghosts that haunt it, as an upper floor has reportedly rotted away completely, crashing into the level below it. Flooding is another problem as well.
When it was still staffed by the National Guard, the guardsmen would often report seeing a black-hooded figure lurking about in the shadows, and an unseenforce that would shove them from behind. Whatever it was also had enough strength to violently slam some of the heavy steel doors within the armory.
The building is now closed permanently, and trespassers will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
The Ghouls of the Schools
Numerous students of New Bedford schools who have heard our radio show have contacted us to say theyâve had experiences in their school. One elementary school is rumored to be haunted by a former principal that died on the school grounds, although there is no verification of any such death.
Other rumored but unconfirmed deaths are said to be the cause of alleged haunts at New Bedford High School. The activity reported includes slamming lockers and sinks that turn themselves on. There is also a story about someone who hanged himself in the projection booth of the high school auditorium, whose ghost remains behind, keeping an eternal watch over the stage. Lights going on and off and curtains closing on its own are some of the most frequent reports associated with this spirit.
Nothing to See at the Z
Ironically, the same story is attached to the historic Zeiterion Theater in downtown New Bedford. The claim is that shortly after the 1923 opening of the venue, profits werenât as great as anticipated and, distraught, the owner of the theater hanged himself in the projection booth. According to an internet report, there are rooms without doors, doors without rooms and hallways that lead to nowhere.
Considering how cozy the theater already is, itâs doubtful anyone would construct a venue in such a fashion. In 2007, when I inquired about it, management at the Z denied any such claimsâalthough they wouldnât let me snoop around to check it out for myself, either.
Wamsutta Club
Not far from the Zeiterion Theater is the Wamsutta Club, one of the finest private clubs in the country. It originally was organized by Charles Warren Clifford in 1866 as a baseball club, but it wasnât long before it grew into a social club and was formally chartered in 1889. Over the years it was housed in a few different locations before settling in the former mansion of James Arnold, its current location, in 1919. The mansion was built in 1921 and has since been expanded to accommodate the clubâs members.
The Wamsutta Club in New Bedford has its own high-class hauntings.
Not only was the club moving into classy digs, but they were classy digs that had been owned by classy people. Arnold had been involved in the whaling industry and had amassed a great fortune, which he used to fund his lavish gardens that he would open to the public. His wife, Sara, the daughter of his business partner William Rotch,
which starred, among others, New Bedford native Steve Gonsalves. In the episode, Pilgrim Films sound man Frank deAngelis is knocked to the ground when an unseen spirit passes through him. According to members of the Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS, the featured team on
Ghost Hunters
) that Iâve spoken with, deAngelis was not a believer in the paranormal prior to that experience. It disturbed him so badly that he left the crew of the program shortly thereafter.
The haunted armory in New Bedford, as seen on the SyFy Channelâs
Ghost Hunters
.
The castlelike armory was built in 1903 but was used less and less through the 1990s as it fell into disrepair. It was eventually shut down and put on the auction block, but nobody has yet come up with the funds necessary to take ownership of the property and then make the necessary repairs to get it up to code.
The current condition of the building is even more of a nightmare than the ghosts that haunt it, as an upper floor has reportedly rotted away completely, crashing into the level below it. Flooding is another problem as well.
When it was still staffed by the National Guard, the guardsmen would often report seeing a black-hooded figure lurking about in the shadows, and an unseenforce that would shove them from behind. Whatever it was also had enough strength to violently slam some of the heavy steel doors within the armory.
The building is now closed permanently, and trespassers will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
The Ghouls of the Schools
Numerous students of New Bedford schools who have heard our radio show have contacted us to say theyâve had experiences in their school. One elementary school is rumored to be haunted by a former principal that died on the school grounds, although there is no verification of any such death.
Other rumored but unconfirmed deaths are said to be the cause of alleged haunts at New Bedford High School. The activity reported includes slamming lockers and sinks that turn themselves on. There is also a story about someone who hanged himself in the projection booth of the high school auditorium, whose ghost remains behind, keeping an eternal watch over the stage. Lights going on and off and curtains closing on its own are some of the most frequent reports associated with this spirit.
Nothing to See at the Z
Ironically, the same story is attached to the historic Zeiterion Theater in downtown New Bedford. The claim is that shortly after the 1923 opening of the venue, profits werenât as great as anticipated and, distraught, the owner of the theater hanged himself in the projection booth. According to an internet report, there are rooms without doors, doors without rooms and hallways that lead to nowhere.
Considering how cozy the theater already is, itâs doubtful anyone would construct a venue in such a fashion. In 2007, when I inquired about it, management at the Z denied any such claimsâalthough they wouldnât let me snoop around to check it out for myself, either.
Wamsutta Club
Not far from the Zeiterion Theater is the Wamsutta Club, one of the finest private clubs in the country. It originally was organized by Charles Warren Clifford in 1866 as a baseball club, but it wasnât long before it grew into a social club and was formally chartered in 1889. Over the years it was housed in a few different locations before settling in the former mansion of James Arnold, its current location, in 1919. The mansion was built in 1921 and has since been expanded to accommodate the clubâs members.
The Wamsutta Club in New Bedford has its own high-class hauntings.
Not only was the club moving into classy digs, but they were classy digs that had been owned by classy people. Arnold had been involved in the whaling industry and had amassed a great fortune, which he used to fund his lavish gardens that he would open to the public. His wife, Sara, the daughter of his business partner William Rotch,
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