According to Haunted Journeys, this extravagant house was built in 1898 for Amasa and Grace Campbell. Amasa had gained his fortune in the mining industry in Northeast Spokane. According to widely circulating rumors, Campbell and his wife had three children who were apparently murdered in their home during an intrusion. A fourth child was also said to have been kidnapped by the intruder. However, conflicting stories simply state that they only ever had one daughter, Helen and that she lived happily with her parents until adulthood. Following her mother’s death in 1924, Helen ended up donating the house to the Eastern Washington State Historical Society where it became a museum and art exhibit even until this very day. It was restored to its original glory between 1984-2001. Today you will find that it is the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. They even host Halloween Fundraisers where they do readings of classic ghost and horror stories such as “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”
Beyond the sad backstory of the house, there have been several reports of strange paranormal activities over the years. For instance, some say that Amasa’s portrait has a watchful set of eyes that tend to follow the visitors to the house. People have often stated that they have felt uneasy as they wander through the old house. Sightings of phantom children playing in their bedrooms, portraits moving, strange noises, cold spots, and other ghastly events are included in the hauntings.
Despite these reports, visitors to the museum seem to have nothing but good reviews to give the restored house and their historical tour through the Campbell family home. So, is this house really haunted by the ghosts of Campbell’s children? You may have to stop in for a visit yourself to find out for sure.
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