Great article! Regarding spooky hotels, I once stayed at the old Hotel Colorado one night in Glenwood Springs, CO, that has been around since 1893 and hosted Teddy Roosevelt in 1905 when he went bear hunting. Noting the hotel had been around a while, I asked the desk clerk if there were any ghosts. She said there were many stories, but didn't elaborate.
There are long eerie hallways as at the Stanley, and I was wondering if I would see anything waiting for me at the end of one. I didn't, but much later in the night I was awakened when I felt a push on my ankle. I suppose it was their way of letting me know the hotel was indeed haunted. I definitely recommend a visit to this old and stately hotel just for the atmospherics if nothing else.
What a well-written, succinct article detailing the foolish fabrications of Mr. Vallancey. I do find him a very interesting figure, nonetheless, and am curious as to what motivated him to speculate so freely, and to fabricate "facts" so knowingly. Also, I am intrigued by your new serialized book. I did stay at the Stanley Hotel once, when I was very young, and took to wandering the third floor rooms (likely, this was not allowed, yet nonetheless, I was unattended). While I did not see any apparitions, or experience anything paranormal, the environment was certainly a little eerie . . .
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Great article! Regarding spooky hotels, I once stayed at the old Hotel Colorado one night in Glenwood Springs, CO, that has been around since 1893 and hosted Teddy Roosevelt in 1905 when he went bear hunting. Noting the hotel had been around a while, I asked the desk clerk if there were any ghosts. She said there were many stories, but didn't elaborate.
There are long eerie hallways as at the Stanley, and I was wondering if I would see anything waiting for me at the end of one. I didn't, but much later in the night I was awakened when I felt a push on my ankle. I suppose it was their way of letting me know the hotel was indeed haunted. I definitely recommend a visit to this old and stately hotel just for the atmospherics if nothing else.
Great substack with many interesting facts on the history of Halloween. I will have to remember some key points to have in discussions with others!
What a well-written, succinct article detailing the foolish fabrications of Mr. Vallancey. I do find him a very interesting figure, nonetheless, and am curious as to what motivated him to speculate so freely, and to fabricate "facts" so knowingly. Also, I am intrigued by your new serialized book. I did stay at the Stanley Hotel once, when I was very young, and took to wandering the third floor rooms (likely, this was not allowed, yet nonetheless, I was unattended). While I did not see any apparitions, or experience anything paranormal, the environment was certainly a little eerie . . .
This was great reading for an October Sunday. I’m looking forward to reading your books. I knew some of this history but not nearly enough. 🎃