Notes on Haunted Crescent Hotel Lecture

Introduction

• The Crescent Hotel is referred to as one of the most haunted hotels in America.
• Presenters: Sam, Colby, Selena Spooky Boo, Call Me Chris.

Initial Reactions

• Excitement about the haunted atmosphere.
• Discussion of ghost tours and haunted features of the hotel.
• Light-hearted jokes about ghosts and the hotel's ambiance.

History of the Crescent Hotel

• Established in 1886.
• Previously an all-women's college.
• Became a hospital under con artist Norman Baker in 1937.
  • Claimed he could cure cancer; many patients died.
  • Baker was known as the "purple man"; decorated the hotel in purple.
  • His unethical practices led to numerous patient deaths (44 documented).
  • After being caught, he faced minimal consequences (fine and short jail time).

Haunted Experiences

• Room 202:
  • Notorious for ghostly sightings (waiter with trays, a Victorian lady watching guests).
• Room 419:
  • Haunted by a ghost named Theodora, who tidies up for guests.
  • Possible connection to the hospital history.
• Michael:
  • A spirit who interacts with guests, potentially causing playful disturbances.
  • Involved in a tragic accident during hotel construction.

Ghost Hunting Equipment

• Discussed different ghost-hunting tools like REM pods and spirit boxes.
• The presenters plan to use these tools to communicate with spirits.

Experiences During the Investigation

• Several unexplained occurrences (e.g., lights turning on/off, sounds in empty rooms).
• Mention of a mysterious figure seen in a window.
• Personal reactions to ghostly presences and feelings of being watched.
• The group experienced significant feelings of fear and excitement during their investigations.

Conclusion

• The Crescent Hotel has a dark past filled with tragic stories and hauntings.
• The presenters planned to continue exploring, hoping to capture more paranormal evidence.
• Emphasized the importance of documenting their experiences for further investigation.