While spooky stories like these cant truly be proven, there are plenty of people who will swear on their lives that theyre true. In the early 1900s, jefferson county, kentucky was ravaged by an outbreak of the white plague tuberculosis. The plague prompted the construction of a new hospital. Legend has it a crazy patient murdered a nurse in this room by stabbing her to death. Offering tours, paranorma investigations and overnights. In 1910, the waverly hills sanitorium was built, and became known to many as the waverly hills tb hospital. One of the first questions that people ask when they learn that i write about the supernatural for a living is whether or not i have ever seen a ghost. During the 1930s, a short film entitled on the front lines illustrated the revolutionary new medical treatments at several tuberculosis hospitals. Jun 18, 2019 waverly hills sanatorium is known as one of the scariest places in the world, and is said to be haunted by a chilling creature known as the creeper. Waverly hills sanatorium louisville 2020 all you need. In 1961, waverly hills was closed down but was reopened a year later as woodhaven geriatrics sanitarium. People claim to see the patients ghost running out the hospitals front door in a white nightgown, screaming at the top of her lungs.
End of the death tunnel at waverly hills sanitarium, where corpses were retrieved from the facility for disposal. The photo was taken on the 4th floor of the main hospital. Finally, in 2001, waverly hills was bought by charlie and tina mattingly, who have been holding haunted tours at the sanatorium ever since. Jul 21, 2016 the ghost of room 502 waverly hills sanatorium. Waverly hills sanatorium louisville kentucky paranormal. The waverly hills sanitorium was a very large hospital that was built back in 1910, and it housed thousands of very sick patients that were suffering from having the disease of tuberculosis. An empty hallway of a hospital with a gurney in it.
On the waverly hills sanatorium article, it says that it was featured in the mtv show fear, but on the mtv fear article, it says that this episode took place in british columbia, canada. In 1910, a hospital built on an exposed hill to fight this deadly plague in southern jefferson county. Waverly hills sanatorium opened as a tuberculosis hospital in 1910. This event is for junior ghost hunters, under 18, and at least years of age when accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age. Exclusive interviews with the haunted and the blessed. While the building is now primarily a tourist attraction for those with creepy predilections, it used to be a functioning tuberculosis hospital. Waverly hills tuberculosis hospital was constructed between 1908 and july 26, 1910, when it opened in a woodframed, twostory building designed for 40 to 50 patients. Later, i picked up a book of some of the most haunted places in america. Many sanatoria in the united states specialized in treatment of tuberculosis in the twentieth century prior to the discovery of antibiotics. Sanatoria were medical facilities that specialized in treatment for longterm illnesses. I have posted an article on the waverly hills sanatorium on my paranormal and occult blog named all about occult. The following is a list of notable sanatoria singular.
At first, tours were strictly held on halloween night but with the increasing popularity of the haunted house attraction, tours have become more frequent. The body chute, waverly hills sanitorium, louisville. Waverly hills 2hour paranormal tour we went tonight to the sanatorium and did the 2hour paranormal tour with dale and he was fantastic. History and haunting of waverly hills sanatorium spooked tv book series. Abandoned and forgotten the death tunnel at waverly hills sanitarium, this is where they took the dead bodies out of the facility see more. Waverly hills room 502 has a creepy story of its own to tell.
Waverly hills sanatorium louisville 2020 all you need to. The waverly hills sanatorium, or sanitarium, located in southwestern louisvillejefferson county, kentucky, opened in 1910 as a twostory hospital to accommodate 40 to 50 tuberculosis patients. Waverly hills sanatorium is an example of early 20th century early tudor gothic revival style architecture. Jul 26, 2015 on july 5th wakeparanormaltv teamed up with livescifi. Waverly hills sanatorium is known as one of the most haunted places in america. Are you tired of dragging your family to the same boring vacation spots. Things to do near waverly hills sanatorium on tripadvisor. History and haunting of waverly hills sanatorium spooked tv book series volume 1. The waverly hills sanatorium, louisville, kentucky. The waverly hills sanatorium, louisville ticket price. The frightening story of kentuckys waverly sanitarium. A history of waverly hills tuberculosis sanatorium. The haunted halls of waverly hills hospital youtube.
The place is a shell of its former self but many say that most of the people who passed away there havent left. This book tells about the different buildings that existed around waverly, different techniques for treating tuberculosis at waverly. The waverly hills historical society runs tours by. This is their true story, their last words and memories of the scariest place on earth. This being is different from the other shadow people said to stalk the premises, and theories abound on its origins and intentions.
History and haunting of waverly hills sanatorium spooked tv book series 1. The waverly hills historical society runs tours by reservation only each year, march through august. Lots of great stories, would definitely recommend for all even those with minimal interest. The ghost of mary lee at waverly hills theresas haunted. Just like any old age or crazy home, rumors and stories were abundant on the amount of abuse that took place at woodhaven.
Dec 07, 2015 waverly hills has been popularized on television shows such as ghost hunters, the british show most haunted, paranormal challenge and ghost adventures on travel channel. The ghosts of waverly hills sanatorium, released in. Discover waverly hills sanatorium in louisville, kentucky. Urban legends of the superhaunted waverly hills sanatorium. My curiosity was piqued and i began to research their history, discovering it was labeled one of the most haunted places in the united states. History of the waverly hills property waverly hills sanatorium. Sep 06, 2015 waverly hills sanitarium the haunted hospital. This former tuberculosis research hospital endeavored to cure the dreaded disease with fresh air and positive attitudes. Waverly hills sanatorium room 502 real haunted places. Waverly hills has a dark past, one riddled with anguish and. During the buildings existence, it became known as one of the most haunted. The huge sanatorium is known for its share of horror stories and for people who like paranormal adventures, the place is sure to leave you with spooky memories. Instead, this book sheds to seek light on one of the most deadly and contagious diseases of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. They do this to protect the locations as if they care.
Introduction the waverly hills sanatorium in louisville kentucky is often only known by its current gothic style building and haunted depths but the history of this building and its grounds far precedes its current condition. One of the spookiest places in america, the waverly hills sanatorium is one of the few places where you can have a free investigation or a guided tour paranormal investigation with a team. The frightening story of kentuckys waverly sanitarium the. The waverly hills sanatorium is a closed sanatorium located in southwestern. Some claim that it is one of the scariest places on earth, and we know from experience that it is one of americas most haunted. Originally a twostorey wooden structure the waverly hills sanatorium was replaced in 1926 with the large brick and concrete building that still stands. Not a book at all, but at 30 pages the history of waverly hills sanatorium is basically a pamphlet with little info, that you would be better suited just saving your dollar and looking up online, of which, there is tons more info, and for free. Each year thousands of people visit waverly to see the architecture, learn of the rich history, or chance an encounter with the unknown. We were asked to do a 3am overnight challenge at this haunted hospital.
Read the true accounts of a day in the life and death of the incurable. It sits on a hill overlooking the city and seems like a reigning fortress of gloom in its eerie, decaying state. The requiem rose is a touching and inspirational story set in a frightening time in our history. Waverly hills haunted sanitarium waverly hills sanitarium is a huge building thats construction began in 1908 to treat those infec. Louis paranormal investigative team spit, spookstalker and other individuals from the missouri paranormal research paraforum. The waverly hills historical society, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, was formed to save the building and promote the education of its history, architectural significance, and. It opened in 1910 as a twostory hospital to accommodate 40 to 50 tuberculosis. And sure it does have a very spooky history as well. In attendance were members from missouri paranormal research mpr, midwestern paranormal investigative association mpia, st. Sep 22, 2016 the waverly hills sanatorium is a closed sanatorium located in southwestern louisvillejefferson county, kentucky. It is listed on the national historic register and faced the threat of being torn down. Waverly hills is a very important piece of louisvilles history and it deserves better than to be slandered by such unfounded, and in most cases, ridiculous tales that unfortunately help to boost the reputations or even incomes of people at the expense of the truth. A white wind blew is lovely and a very diverting way to spend an afternoon.
One of the most well known ghost stories about waverly hills centers around room 502. It was intended to hold 4050 people, but louisville built more buildings when it was hit by a tb outbreak. The waverly hills sanatorium survival guide louisville. It opened in 1910 as a twostory hospital to accommodate 40 to 50 tuberculosis patients. There were literally hundreds of sick patients who resided here, and most of who eventually succumbed to the disease and died in the waverly hills hospital.
History and haunting of waverly hills sanatorium by. Waverly hills sanatorium toura ghostly getaway in louisville, ky. History and haunting of waverly hills sanatorium dailymotion. Gates close at midnight those in line at midnight will go through. Also popularizing waverly hills was the film spooked. History and haunting of waverly hills sanatorium spooked tv book.
Oct 11, 2017 waverly hills sanatorium once housed hundreds, perhaps thousands of tuberculosis patients during a major, yearslong outbreak in jefferson county, kentucky the building that still stands today. This is where the waverly hills sanatorium is located which is a legendary haunted hospital among paranormal enthusiasts. In 1910, when the hospital was established, this was a place where roughly. Waverly hills sanatorium is the location of the dramatic unfolding of this page turner. Waverly hills sanatorium, the most haunted location on earth. Waverly hills sanatorium is a beautiful example of early 20th century early tudor gothic revival style architecture and a significant contributor to the louisville, ky community. Kentucky life visits the infamous waverly hills sanatorium former tuberculosis hospital in louisville, ky to learn its history and to learn why many think this former tb hospital is one of the.
Waverly hills sanatorium, louisville, ky, was a tuberculosis hospital from 1910 to 1961 and a geriatric hospital until it was closed in 1980, but in that short time span it saw thousands of deaths and is considered one of the most haunted hospitals in the united states. Jul 20, 2016 a trip to waverly hills should be near the top of every ghost hunters bucket list. Waverly hills tuberculosis hospital is one of the most famous haunted locations in the world. The waverly hills sanitarium in louisville kentucky has it all cold spots, disembodied voices, and ghosts roaming the halls. History and haunting of waverly hills sanatorium spooked tv book series volume 1 booth, christopher saint on. Waverly hills sanatorium ghost hunting real ghost stories. Charlies father, who died in 2005, worked as an orderly at waverly hills for approximately four years. Thought to be one of the most haunted places on earth the waverly hills sanatorium was first opened in 1910.
The mattinglys currently hold tours of waverly hills and convert the building into a haunted house attraction each halloween. The photo was taken on the 4th floor of the main hospital building around 7am. There have been many rumors and stories told about patient mistreatment and unusual experiments during the years that the building was used an old age home. Eventually, the city could no longer fund the hospital and the horror began. It is listed on the national historic register and became known as one of the most haunted places on earth. In the early 1900s, jefferson county was ravaged by an outbreak of tuberculosis the white plague which prompted the construction of a new hospital. The waverly hills sanatorium as it stands today is a fivestory red brink building with stone accents that give it. Louisville, ky, is home to the waverly hills sanatorium, which many people believe is one of the most haunted places on earth. Look no further than the lovely historic waverly hills sanatorium in louisville, kentucky. This photo was taken on september 10, 2006 at the famous waverly hills sanatorium in louisville, kentucky. Ghost adventures s04e04 waverly hills sanitarium new 2019.
This is the official facebook page of the waverly hills sanatorium, owned and operated by the waverly hills historical society. It was taken by tom halstead during an overnight investigation of the facility by missouri paranormal research. Waverly hills sanatorium louisville, kentucky atlas. Waverly hills sanatorium the grounds and the first floor. Located at 4400 paralee avenue, this site has been featured on several paranormal shows such as ghost hunters and scariest places on earth as one of the most haunted. Tv for an 8 hour lock down in one of the most haunted locations in america. Originally, a spacious mansion one stood on this patch of land in louisville, kentucky. The waverly hills sanatorium is a closed sanatorium located in southwestern louisvillejefferson county, kentucky.
Waverly hills tours real ghost stories from waverly hills. Soon the hospital became so overcrowded that they had to construct a new hospital with the help of donated money and land in 1924, this new hospital known as waverly hills which opened in 1926 the waverly hills hospital was then, most advanced tb hospital in the whole country but. In 2001 waverly hills was sold to current owners tina and charlie mattingly. Before it became a place to get a good scare, waverly hills sanatorium treated tuberculosis patients in louisville. Contains the hidden past, journals from actual patients, staff and ghost hunters.
Waverly hills was a huge impact on the people of the area. Private investigation spots do book quickly, so please have a date ready. Jan 17, 2015 waverly hills closed its doors in 1961 and was reopened a year later as woodhaven geriatrics sanitarium. View all hotels near waverly hills sanatorium on tripadvisor.
This hospital was built because a tremendous amount of the area residents were becoming extremely. Book a reservation today with waverly hills tours, and you just may be the next person to see one of the ghosts inhabiting this hospital. For people interested in joining waverly hills sanatorium ghost hunting or ghost investigation tours, there are ghost hunting tour packages designed for different groups of people. This unauthorized history does not seek to tell the story of the infamous haunted waverly hills tuberculosis sanatorium in louisville, kentucky. Waverly hills sanatorium louisville kentucky paranormal tours. This book explores the ordinary daily routines, behaviours, experiences and beliefs of the scottish people. Waverly hills sanatorium kentucky life ket youtube. Waverly hills sanatorium americas most haunted hospital. Waverly hills sanatorium louisville, kentucky atlas obscura. If youre into haunted places like we are by now youve heard of the infamous wavlery hills sanatorium and some of the creepy stories behind it. The top 10 things to do near waverly hills sanatorium.
James markerts skillfully woven novel is a testament to the human spirit. The haunted past of waverly hills sanatorium paranorms. Waverly hills sanatorium at 3am omargoshtv youtube. Waverly hills hospital room 502 haunted story mysterioustrip. But in 1910 a stateoftheart tuberculosis hospital named waverly hills sanatorium opened on the same grounds to serve patients of the local area. Markert has written a book with real heart and which also benefits from such an interesting setting as a tuberculosis sanitarium. This highly acclaimed documentary follows hollywood filmmakers, the booth brothers as they uncover the shocking truth within the haunted halls of the scariest place on earth, waverly hills sanatorium, a monster of a building where it is said over 63,000 people died. Sathyamangalam, tamil nadu, india ron nickelgetty images hallway with crumbling plaster at the abandoned eastern state penitentiary. It is one of the most famous kentucky ghost stories, and the haunted waverly hills sanatorium is known worldwide. Sep 06, 2015 this photo was taken on september 10, 2006 at the famous waverly hills sanatorium in louisville, kentucky. May 17, 2019 the first time i heard of waverly hills sanatorium was on an episode of ghost adventures. In the early 1900s, jefferson county was ravaged by an outbreak of tuberculosis the white plague which prompted the construction of a new. The waverly hills sanatorium is a closed sanatorium located in southwestern louisvillejefferson county, kentucky it opened in 1910 as a twostory hospital to accommodate 40 to 50 tuberculosis patients.
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