The Pittock Mansion is a local history museum located in Portland, Oregon, and it is still open to the public today. It has a French Renaissance-style that holds up to modern standards, and it is residing at an old pioneer town that turned into an industrialized area. Back in 1914, the Pittock Mansion was brought to life and built for Henry Pittock. Pittock was born in London, and in Oregon, he worked as a publisher. He didn’t live alone, however. The home consisted of both him and his wife, Georgiana Burton Pittock. Both of the Pittock’s made deep impacts on their community. Georgiana established several charities and other organizations. Henry made railroads, invested in real estate, and other various acts that gave him a financial empire. When the pair passed away, and the Columbus Day Storm hit on October 12th, 1962, the mansion was in shambles and set for demolition. However, the citizens saved the mansion and raised 67,500 dollars to rebuild it and turn it into a historic site.
Reports of paranormal activity happening at the mansion date back to the 1960s. Luckily, none of the spirits haunting the abode are hostile in any way. In fact, they’re pretty friendly! The spirits of the house are Henry and Georgiana. It is also believed the groundskeeper, who lived and died at the mansion, haunts the mansion as well. The evidence of this comes from hearing the sound of a shovel digging outside despite no one being there. Visitors have also reported hearing heavy footsteps outside too. The upper rooms of the mansion are where the activity is reported the strongest. Most notably, a rose scented perfume is in one of those upper rooms, and it is believed that is Georgiana. Her ghostly figure has been spotted hanging up a fallen picture before.
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