She had the odd sensation that hewas her grandfather, and well he may have been. He was obviously not from this era, de Seversky said of the man in the window. Other events, like the running figures throughout the main dining room have been frequent enough to have the Delray Beach Police investigate on more than one occasion in the past. In 2022, I am glad to say that the Colony Hotel survived the Covid plague, and is going strong all year around. Since then, the acclaimed chef has risen in profile on the national scene, appearing on popular Food Network shows Chopped and Rewrapped.. With art festivals and outdoor concerts scheduled throughout the year, as well as the fine restaurants, cafs and coffee houses, its no wonder that so many are coming to this part of south Florida for their vacations or to make their homes here. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries. All seventy guest rooms have wooden shutters, Dade County pine floors, and their original furniture; decorated with tropical fabrics and colors and original artwork from Florida artists. Spooky stories! Colony Hotel and Cabaa is a hotel that is rich in history, service and style! (Colony Hotel and Cabaa website). It is reminiscent of Henry Flagers Ponce de Leon Hotel located in Saint Augustine, Florida. Love Maine? Thats a one-day approval! This classic 1926 hotel is also just 2 miles from the beach, and near Festival and Historic Centers. Colony Hotel, FL (As the original owners moved their faithful employees back and forth between their two hotels for years, perhaps one or two of these faithful souls wanted to keep working, not letting the fact that they are dead get in the way). Shadow people had been seen walking/running through the dining room, hotel hallways. Hes not a bad guy, the inns employees say, but is perhaps the most ornery of the ghosts. It seemed a wonderful, romantic place for agetaway. Until 1999, the Colony Hotel would be closed a little more than four months out of the year, moving its staff and accommodations back up to Kennebunkport Maine during the summer months.
The police were called on many occasions. During the height of the 1920s, Delray Beach was a thriving city, with an established love for the arts, which attracted a new group of people to this resort town; those wanting to create and be inspired. More by Seth Koenig, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), One month later, Maines two-headed snapping turtle still thriving, Great white shark sighting closes popular Maine beach, An Aroostook community will be the only small town in Maine with an inclusive playground, 2 Massachusetts men charged after nearly 1.5 pounds of fentanyl recovered from Bangor casino, I encountered a birding mystery in the Bangor City Forest, UMaine womens ice hockey head coach and assistant coach resign, Crews still fighting wildfire near Greenville, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic.
Built in 1926, Martin Luther Hampton used the Florida Mediterranean architecture style in his plans for this labor of love.
She didnt findanything peculiar about the elevator but did sense activity onthe second floor. Eddie and his team are dominating the purchase game. Our Haunted Paranormal Stories are Written by Julie Carr, 2004-2022 HauntedHouses.com | All rights reserved unless noted otherwise, Haunted Houses Find Real Haunted Houses, Explore Hauntings and Halloween Attractions, https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-2013-08-16-fl-delray-ghost-tour-20130802-story.html, https://psiresearcher.wordpress.com/2011/08/19/the-haunting-of-the-colony-hotel-part-one/, https://www.wickeddelrayghosttours.com/home.html, https://colonyflorida.com/about/#!/history, Floridas Ghostly Legends and Haunted Folklore: South and Central Florida.
Its a close knit family of employees that work for the Colony Hotel, so dedicated, that for years they would live in both states in order to create the best atmosphere a hotel could offer. As this was a favorite work or vacation place for so many people since it was built so long ago, many spirits of former guests, as well as the two original Bowden family owners and some staff still love being here as spirits. During the same period, passersby began reporting orbs,or balls of light, flying erratically in front of second-story windows. Which is great were not paying them.. Chef Shanna Horner OHea bought the Kennebunk Inn 12 years ago with her culinary partner and husband, Brian OHea. When the police arrived, they walked around the building and looked in all the windows, checking for obvious signs of a break in. As an adult, she would recount several spooky, yet benign incidents that took place there. Emily is playful, running up and down the hallways and knocking on the doors, said OHea. The witness and his wife slowly stepped back and down the stairs to the sidewalk, getting out of the officers way should something happen. The hotel was locked up, collecting dust and grit from the busy streets around it, with only a few faint wall lamps eerily illuminating the interior. Guests have reportedstrange lights and dark figures moving through the hotel, and some have heard music coming from the darkened and emptydining room. Justina Boughton, a third-generation owner of the Colony Hotel has had several experiences herself over the years. That is plenty of time for owners, employees or customers to pass on and possibly get supernaturally attached to the old buildings. Particularly up in Maine, unless it was built as such, theyre typically old mansions or old colonial homes, said Thomas Verde, author of the book Maine Ghosts and Legends, first released in 1989 and updated for rerelease in 2013. Sometimes entities who so enjoyed the good times at a favorite place while alive, may decide to stay or visit in order to continue their party, or crash a living persons event. Moreover, although the hotel stays relatively busy, now that its open twelve months out of the year, one might think that the ghosts have moved out and such hauntings have ceased, though all those involved with the hotel, including family members of the owners believe differently, as they know all too well that the Colony is still quite haunted. Artistic decor, the fine food served in the main dining room, events hosted in the dining room turned ballroom, lovely rooms with beautiful views, and the friendly, personal service offered by the family members and trusted staff are some of the amenities that were long established at the Colony Hotel. For reservations and Information about the Colony Hotel and Cabana Club, call, Floridas Ghostly Legends and Haunted Folklore: Volume One: South and Central, Florida (2005). An elevator that was run by staff is one of many conveniences provided. In the case of the Kennebunk Inn, the first reports of apparent paranormal activity including glasses flying off the shelves of the bar and smashing came after an ambitious renovation of the place in 1978.
In 1999, the Colony Hotel began to stay open to guests all year long as a greater number of tourists had discovered how wonderful this location was in the summer as well as the winter. Throughout the years when the Colony Hotel was closed during the summer season, people saw from the street odd activity happening inside the dark, empty hotel, especially after 12 midnight. Historical Thayer Bed and Breakfast, MN (Spirits of Gus and Caroline Thayer are friendly presences, and like to visit guests who want to meet them). Everything was secure, and nothing appeared out of the ordinary. Besides tired-of-cold, wealthy people and artists, the Colony Hotel had other sorts of guests as well. If the Colony Hotels class and charm could earn the love and admiration of our nations president and family, it will certainly offer the same for us too. One summer evening during the off-season, a couple waswalking down the street past the empty hotel and saw, or thoughtthey saw, movement inside. Through the dark, foggy windows, the hotel looked as if it came from a Stephan King novel, complete with sheets draped over the tables and cobwebs in the corners. Thank you! Much of the original furnishings have been restored on the first floor as well as the guest rooms. He had a menacing side to him.. It was somebody who was menacing.
What he found was a kitchen in perfectorder, pots hanging and dishes stacked where they should be. She recalls that sheoften caught fleeting glimpses of something or someone out ofthe corner of her eye and thought nothing of it at the time. Get more stories delivered right to your email. (LogOut/ The bathrooms all have pedestal sinks and fancy marble fixtures, even equipped with hairdryers and telephones. Because lunch is offered daily right on the beach, spending a whole day here is an option. These orbs became quite common for several months,and many people reported seeing them. The officerstood there watching, dumbstruck. Hours 8AM 6PM Mon FriLicensed in FL, GA, AL, TX, SC, NC. When she was a child during the off-season,she would often accompany her father into the closed hotel andrun through the halls and empty rooms. And it was at least 50-50 or maybe 60-40 in terms of [witnesses] who really never believed in any of this stuff. The full paranormal sports package happens within the walls of the Colony Hotel, making it one of the most haunted places in Delray, Florida. In addition to the smell of ocean water in the air on rainy days in Portland, she loves puppies, photography, funny people, the Maine Red Claws, traveling, fresh tomatoes, Cambodia and filling out forms. Gangsters like Al Capone and their friends stayed at the Colony Hotel as well as other popular resort hotels, like the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables. Verde wrote that accomplished 20th century poet Silas Perkins whose poem The Common Road was broadcast from a national radio hookup from the funeral train of President Franklin Roosevelt spent his twilight years working as the night watchman at the inn. Lake Hotel, WY (A spectral porter who appears as a solid man helps living guests with their luggage). Then it stopped andchimed, the usual signal indicating that it had arrived at thedesired floor. Eldridge Hotel, KS (Spirit of Col. Shalor Eldridge keeps a friendly eye on the living, and tries to be a helpful manager. Located at 525 East Atlantic Avenue, the Colony is one of south Floridas most beautiful hotels. My understanding is that theyre here to do their old jobs, OHea said. The chef said a local psychic medium has visited the establishment on a number of occasions and insists there are three ghosts haunting the place: Perkins; a man named Cyrus who once worked the front desk; and a little girl named Emily. The Colony Hotel is within walking distance to many unique restaurants as well, from Japanese sushi, the Blue Anchor British Pub, and several bistros, dinning beyond that of the Colony is made especially easy in Delray Beach. As we left the Colony, I promised Sue Id bring her back fora long weekend. According to several people that I have interviewed over the years, there was one particular night in 1989 during the off season, when two people were walking up the sidewalk on Atlantic Avenue and Federal Highway that they noticed something moving inside the darkened windows of the closed Colony Hotel. Check them out on Facebook for updates on fun entertainment and other events. It felt like someone came right up next to me, and I heard a voice say, Muuuah, she recalled. Kennebunk Inn, ME (Two former employees in spirit form volunteer their services). The Colony Hotel of Delray Beach really stands out on East Atlantic Avenue as a Delray historic landmark, a beautiful structure to behold. Through the windows, dark figures had been seen moving around the rooms, especially on the second floor. Shadow people have been spotted standing behind the check-in desk. OHea said shes open-minded about the supernatural but skeptical about stories of ghosts smashing bar glasses three decades ago.
A lot can happen in a day. One staff member reported that on several occasions he hasheard noises from the empty kitchen: pots clanging, utensilsbeing dropped, an occasional plate shattering on the floor. As we walked around, Joanne was able to confirm many ofthe stories we had heard from others or read about. And so, guests came to Florida during the winter season to take advantage of the sun, the beaches, and the slow-paced atmosphere they longed for, and the Colony Hotel offered such things and much more. The loan for Erick was set up on May 24, 2022 and approved today. Spirits with a positive attachment to this glorious hotel reside peacefully with the living for a variety of reasons listed below. The rooms also shine with the original decor. It is also a popular place for club members and hotel guests to hold social events. Atlantic Avenue runs west-east through town. The Colony Hotel has been a Bowden family-run business for three generations as of 2022. Neighbors and even the police have seen unexplained happenings. A prominent example of Florida Mediterranean architecture, it is a three storied, bright yellow building with two domed towers, that match the hotels striped yellow and red awnings on the windows. Lord Mansion in nearby Kennebunkport. The Del Ray Artisans organization began to offer summer festivals, workshops and art camps for all ages, which resulted in a strong influx of people who loved to take classes and buy art of all kinds, making it profitable to sell artistic creations in this beach city. With the belief that the hotel was being robbed, the couple stopped at a gas station across the street and had the attendant call the police. For years, many of Delray Beachs locals spoke of odd things that would go on in the closed hotel, creating various ghostly legends in the process, and in the end, culminating in a very spooky reputation. I tend to think that was a case of the waitstaff trying to cover up some mistakes, she said with a laugh. Sometimes I find that ghosts are in places that they enjoyed and didnt want to leave. But in a state as old as this one, its not surprising that a lot of our history can be found in every day spots as well. Congratulations Yvonne Hernandez-Tellez and US MORTGAGE LENDERS LLC! 525 East Atlantic Avenue Jestina Boughton began to see out of the corner of her eye her grandfather Charles, dressed in a suit walking past her, or in a reflection of a picture frame or glass. The officer turned in amazement to see why the elevator was making that noise, a then the elevator bell rang and the door opened. There were no guests at the inn and the restaurants alarm was set. Change). Other amenities were also popular as well!
Here are 10 haunted hotels in Maine that just might make your stay a nightmare! Furniture was covered with sheets. Hampton ran his hotel until 1935, when he sold it to the father, son and daughter-in-law team, Charles and George and Agnes Bowden, who changed its name to Colony Hotel. Of the many things to do while at the Colony, there are art galleries, jazz clubs, sidewalk cafes and shops that will make anyones stay here very pleasant. Now quite nervous, heradioed his partner, who joined him in the lobby. There is a lounge across the hallway, just past the huge marble and coral fireplace. In 1999 the hotel began staying open year-round, and the storiesof paranormal activity have persisted. A Haunted story from Ghosthunting Florida Delray Beach, Florida 33483 As she got older however, the experiences did not wane, but took on a more peaceful feeling. (LogOut/ It had not been tampered with. Because The Colony Hotel has stayed in the Bowden family, this classy resort hotel never suffered the fate of other hotels. When the OHeas first took over 12 years ago, Brian OHea said that one morning when he began to prepare the restaurant for Sunday brunch, the stereo mysteriously starting blaring, all the lights came on and the doors all opened up. Even then she remembered how spooky it was, feeling that the first floor, including the lounge and kitchen area were the most haunted places in the old hotel. His likeness has been clearly seen by staff and guests alike, showing his personal brand of hospitality). We couldnt stay very late, so we were not able to experience anythingthat might be taking place in the wee hours, but I have nodoubt of their veracity.
During the 1920s, magnificent hotels like the Colony were built in warm locations like Florida because the wealthy and powerful, and other world travelers desired to get away from theyre frigid homes in the north and enjoy what Floridians are entitled to year-round. As a child, she would visit the Hotel when it was closed during the off season, where she would play with family members, running through the halls and in the old, deserted rooms. The lobby has a terrazzo floor, the porch has a Cuban tile floor and the music and former dining rooms have a lovely red oak flooring. For the most part, the spectral duo are quiet and are usually only seen through ones peripheral vision, but on occasion, the grandfather, Charlie, will show himself in either the lobby, or the managers office. One officer was standing in the lobby when suddenly the elevatorstarted rumbling as if it were moving. It is a favorite place to stay and vacation right on the beach, take art classes, go to festivals and enjoy the peace that wells up in the Colony Hotel and Cabaa. Charles and George Bowden are still here supervising. When most of us hear the name Colony Hotel, we may think of former President George Bush Sr. and Kennebunkport Maine. Because these figures were moving quite fast, almost erratically in the darkness, they felt their assumption seemed logical. We will work to personalize your arrangements for you.. Perhaps because the hotel was closed much of the year andfor so many years, rumors of strange happenings grew about theplace, including tales of mysterious lights, sightings of apparitions, and unexplainedsounds emanating from the building. Here you can sit in the white rattan chairs and enjoy the best place for merriment and libation in the hotel and the Porch Bar is open to the public from happy hour to midnight every Friday and Saturday with nightly entertainment.
But although Perkins last room is considered the hottest cold spot in the inn, OHea said the poet isnt alone among the 215-year-old buildings apparitions. Hamptons upscale hotel attracted many out-of-towners, bringing in needed funds to pay for his creation. The floors have been maintained with love since the hotels beginning. Inside, a quickcheck revealed that all the doors were locked and the alarm systemwas functioning properly. Workers have seen Charles walking through walls and arguing with Jestinas father George, over money matters. Most people who would walk by it while on a nightly stroll might have thought the hotel had been closed many years, waiting to be bought or scheduled for demolition, believing the mannerly old hotel was empty and as lifeless as the cobwebs hanging from the dark hallwaysOnly the locals knew different. Andmore than once she saw an older, well-dressed man reflected inthe glass cover of a painting. Their shadowy apparitions have been seen walking around the halls and other areas of the hotel, checking on guests and keeping an eye on the staff. For questions, comments and inquiries please email: mstarin@onlyinyourstate.com.
The initial investigation turned up nothing, and there was no evidence of people being inside the building. There were none, so theycontacted the caretaker to get permission to enter. According To FBI Statistics, These Are The 10 Most Dangerous Cities In Maine, 11 Incredible, Almost Unbelievable Facts About Maine, Explore Maines Best Lighthouses And Lobster Rolls On This Multi-Day Road Trip, Nestled In The Middle Of A Botanical Garden, This Tiny Maine Cafe Is An Enchanting Day Trip Destination, Youll Love Digging For Crystals At This Unique Maine State Park, Explore Viles In Maine, An Underrated Arboretum That Is Beautiful In Every Season, Theres Almost Nothing In Life A Day On Maines Lake St. George Cant Cure, Most People Dont Know These 11 Movies Were Filmed In Maine, 10 haunted hotels in Maine that just might make your stay a nightmare. Texas Consumber Complaint And Recovery Fund Notice Web Content Accessibility Disclosure StatementUS Mortgage Lenders LLC 2011 All rights reserved. All but a few lights andall other nonessential electricity were turned off. KENNEBUNK, Maine Diane de Seversky was working the front desk at the Kennebunk Inn one summer night when a diner at the associated restaurant requested a new table. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. It was as far removed from Friday the 13th as you could get. This was in the days before cell phones, so theycrossed the street to a gas station and called the police, whoquickly responded. The ghost activity seems to spike after a big change at the properties, and frankly, the ghosts are pretty tame. This art district is still thriving today! Although many have attributed the strange lights to that of a passing janitor or others walking through the dark hallways and rooms with flashlights during the less active season, many paranormal researchers feel otherwise. The Colony Hotel is located at 525 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, 33483. Disembodied whispers have also been reported. The summers in Florida are hot and sticky: not great weather to come and enjoy the beach. The three ofusJoanne, Sue, and Ihad spent most of the previous dayand evening exploring the Biltmore and talking to people there. It could be that ghosts stayed at the hotel [while alive], enjoyed it and had a good time there, he said. The established business plan was to close the Colony Hotel in Delray during the summer months, with the Bowden family and staff moving up to the Maine Colony Hotel and spending the summer there. The Colony Hotel of Delray Beach, Florida is one of my all time favorite lodgings when we visit the south. Rushing to see what was occurring, expecting a huge mess, these witnesses were surprised to see everything in its place! Although most of thepeople we talked to were a bit reluctant to discuss the paranormalactivity there, they allowed us to roam around and take alook for ourselves. Someone who is not living has been busy in the kitchen, perhaps expressing a complaint about how the kitchen was arranged. As they looked around, they checked the alarm system, the windows throughout the dining room area, and the French doors on the front side of the building. Bullock Hotel, SD (Spirit of Seth Bullock maintains what control he can have as a spirit). Consequently, the officers received the proper permission to enter and investigate the premises. We were tired, but the following morning we got an early startand drove the 50miles north to Delray Beach, just above BocaRaton. Mostly, she confirmed what we already knew. They like things to stay the same, so maybe that was their way of saying, Hey, were here..
The Colony Hotel is on the Wicked Delray Ghost Tour. According to de Seversky, she was hired to work at the inn 11 years ago, and 2 months into her tenure, she was staying late to work on some paperwork after the restaurant closed one February night when something strange happened. In any case, herexperiences were always benign, even pleasant. Former owners/residents of hotels and homes, especially those individuals who built and loved the property, sometimes cant resist staying around, spending their after-life in their favorite spot to be.
The police were called on many occasions. During the height of the 1920s, Delray Beach was a thriving city, with an established love for the arts, which attracted a new group of people to this resort town; those wanting to create and be inspired. More by Seth Koenig, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), One month later, Maines two-headed snapping turtle still thriving, Great white shark sighting closes popular Maine beach, An Aroostook community will be the only small town in Maine with an inclusive playground, 2 Massachusetts men charged after nearly 1.5 pounds of fentanyl recovered from Bangor casino, I encountered a birding mystery in the Bangor City Forest, UMaine womens ice hockey head coach and assistant coach resign, Crews still fighting wildfire near Greenville, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic.
Built in 1926, Martin Luther Hampton used the Florida Mediterranean architecture style in his plans for this labor of love.
She didnt findanything peculiar about the elevator but did sense activity onthe second floor. Eddie and his team are dominating the purchase game. Our Haunted Paranormal Stories are Written by Julie Carr, 2004-2022 HauntedHouses.com | All rights reserved unless noted otherwise, Haunted Houses Find Real Haunted Houses, Explore Hauntings and Halloween Attractions, https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-2013-08-16-fl-delray-ghost-tour-20130802-story.html, https://psiresearcher.wordpress.com/2011/08/19/the-haunting-of-the-colony-hotel-part-one/, https://www.wickeddelrayghosttours.com/home.html, https://colonyflorida.com/about/#!/history, Floridas Ghostly Legends and Haunted Folklore: South and Central Florida.
Its a close knit family of employees that work for the Colony Hotel, so dedicated, that for years they would live in both states in order to create the best atmosphere a hotel could offer. As this was a favorite work or vacation place for so many people since it was built so long ago, many spirits of former guests, as well as the two original Bowden family owners and some staff still love being here as spirits. During the same period, passersby began reporting orbs,or balls of light, flying erratically in front of second-story windows. Which is great were not paying them.. Chef Shanna Horner OHea bought the Kennebunk Inn 12 years ago with her culinary partner and husband, Brian OHea. When the police arrived, they walked around the building and looked in all the windows, checking for obvious signs of a break in. As an adult, she would recount several spooky, yet benign incidents that took place there. Emily is playful, running up and down the hallways and knocking on the doors, said OHea. The witness and his wife slowly stepped back and down the stairs to the sidewalk, getting out of the officers way should something happen. The hotel was locked up, collecting dust and grit from the busy streets around it, with only a few faint wall lamps eerily illuminating the interior. Guests have reportedstrange lights and dark figures moving through the hotel, and some have heard music coming from the darkened and emptydining room. Justina Boughton, a third-generation owner of the Colony Hotel has had several experiences herself over the years. That is plenty of time for owners, employees or customers to pass on and possibly get supernaturally attached to the old buildings. Particularly up in Maine, unless it was built as such, theyre typically old mansions or old colonial homes, said Thomas Verde, author of the book Maine Ghosts and Legends, first released in 1989 and updated for rerelease in 2013. Sometimes entities who so enjoyed the good times at a favorite place while alive, may decide to stay or visit in order to continue their party, or crash a living persons event. Moreover, although the hotel stays relatively busy, now that its open twelve months out of the year, one might think that the ghosts have moved out and such hauntings have ceased, though all those involved with the hotel, including family members of the owners believe differently, as they know all too well that the Colony is still quite haunted. Artistic decor, the fine food served in the main dining room, events hosted in the dining room turned ballroom, lovely rooms with beautiful views, and the friendly, personal service offered by the family members and trusted staff are some of the amenities that were long established at the Colony Hotel. For reservations and Information about the Colony Hotel and Cabana Club, call, Floridas Ghostly Legends and Haunted Folklore: Volume One: South and Central, Florida (2005). An elevator that was run by staff is one of many conveniences provided. In the case of the Kennebunk Inn, the first reports of apparent paranormal activity including glasses flying off the shelves of the bar and smashing came after an ambitious renovation of the place in 1978.
In 1999, the Colony Hotel began to stay open to guests all year long as a greater number of tourists had discovered how wonderful this location was in the summer as well as the winter. Throughout the years when the Colony Hotel was closed during the summer season, people saw from the street odd activity happening inside the dark, empty hotel, especially after 12 midnight. Historical Thayer Bed and Breakfast, MN (Spirits of Gus and Caroline Thayer are friendly presences, and like to visit guests who want to meet them). Everything was secure, and nothing appeared out of the ordinary. Besides tired-of-cold, wealthy people and artists, the Colony Hotel had other sorts of guests as well. If the Colony Hotels class and charm could earn the love and admiration of our nations president and family, it will certainly offer the same for us too. One summer evening during the off-season, a couple waswalking down the street past the empty hotel and saw, or thoughtthey saw, movement inside. Through the dark, foggy windows, the hotel looked as if it came from a Stephan King novel, complete with sheets draped over the tables and cobwebs in the corners. Thank you! Much of the original furnishings have been restored on the first floor as well as the guest rooms. He had a menacing side to him.. It was somebody who was menacing.
What he found was a kitchen in perfectorder, pots hanging and dishes stacked where they should be. She recalls that sheoften caught fleeting glimpses of something or someone out ofthe corner of her eye and thought nothing of it at the time. Get more stories delivered right to your email. (LogOut/ The bathrooms all have pedestal sinks and fancy marble fixtures, even equipped with hairdryers and telephones. Because lunch is offered daily right on the beach, spending a whole day here is an option. These orbs became quite common for several months,and many people reported seeing them. The officerstood there watching, dumbstruck. Hours 8AM 6PM Mon FriLicensed in FL, GA, AL, TX, SC, NC. When she was a child during the off-season,she would often accompany her father into the closed hotel andrun through the halls and empty rooms. And it was at least 50-50 or maybe 60-40 in terms of [witnesses] who really never believed in any of this stuff. The full paranormal sports package happens within the walls of the Colony Hotel, making it one of the most haunted places in Delray, Florida. In addition to the smell of ocean water in the air on rainy days in Portland, she loves puppies, photography, funny people, the Maine Red Claws, traveling, fresh tomatoes, Cambodia and filling out forms. Gangsters like Al Capone and their friends stayed at the Colony Hotel as well as other popular resort hotels, like the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables. Verde wrote that accomplished 20th century poet Silas Perkins whose poem The Common Road was broadcast from a national radio hookup from the funeral train of President Franklin Roosevelt spent his twilight years working as the night watchman at the inn. Lake Hotel, WY (A spectral porter who appears as a solid man helps living guests with their luggage). Then it stopped andchimed, the usual signal indicating that it had arrived at thedesired floor. Eldridge Hotel, KS (Spirit of Col. Shalor Eldridge keeps a friendly eye on the living, and tries to be a helpful manager. Located at 525 East Atlantic Avenue, the Colony is one of south Floridas most beautiful hotels. My understanding is that theyre here to do their old jobs, OHea said. The chef said a local psychic medium has visited the establishment on a number of occasions and insists there are three ghosts haunting the place: Perkins; a man named Cyrus who once worked the front desk; and a little girl named Emily. The Colony Hotel is within walking distance to many unique restaurants as well, from Japanese sushi, the Blue Anchor British Pub, and several bistros, dinning beyond that of the Colony is made especially easy in Delray Beach. As we left the Colony, I promised Sue Id bring her back fora long weekend. According to several people that I have interviewed over the years, there was one particular night in 1989 during the off season, when two people were walking up the sidewalk on Atlantic Avenue and Federal Highway that they noticed something moving inside the darkened windows of the closed Colony Hotel. Check them out on Facebook for updates on fun entertainment and other events. It felt like someone came right up next to me, and I heard a voice say, Muuuah, she recalled. Kennebunk Inn, ME (Two former employees in spirit form volunteer their services). The Colony Hotel of Delray Beach really stands out on East Atlantic Avenue as a Delray historic landmark, a beautiful structure to behold. Through the windows, dark figures had been seen moving around the rooms, especially on the second floor. Shadow people have been spotted standing behind the check-in desk. OHea said shes open-minded about the supernatural but skeptical about stories of ghosts smashing bar glasses three decades ago.
A lot can happen in a day. One staff member reported that on several occasions he hasheard noises from the empty kitchen: pots clanging, utensilsbeing dropped, an occasional plate shattering on the floor. As we walked around, Joanne was able to confirm many ofthe stories we had heard from others or read about. And so, guests came to Florida during the winter season to take advantage of the sun, the beaches, and the slow-paced atmosphere they longed for, and the Colony Hotel offered such things and much more. The loan for Erick was set up on May 24, 2022 and approved today. Spirits with a positive attachment to this glorious hotel reside peacefully with the living for a variety of reasons listed below. The rooms also shine with the original decor. It is also a popular place for club members and hotel guests to hold social events. Atlantic Avenue runs west-east through town. The Colony Hotel has been a Bowden family-run business for three generations as of 2022. Neighbors and even the police have seen unexplained happenings. A prominent example of Florida Mediterranean architecture, it is a three storied, bright yellow building with two domed towers, that match the hotels striped yellow and red awnings on the windows. Lord Mansion in nearby Kennebunkport. The Del Ray Artisans organization began to offer summer festivals, workshops and art camps for all ages, which resulted in a strong influx of people who loved to take classes and buy art of all kinds, making it profitable to sell artistic creations in this beach city. With the belief that the hotel was being robbed, the couple stopped at a gas station across the street and had the attendant call the police. For years, many of Delray Beachs locals spoke of odd things that would go on in the closed hotel, creating various ghostly legends in the process, and in the end, culminating in a very spooky reputation. I tend to think that was a case of the waitstaff trying to cover up some mistakes, she said with a laugh. Sometimes I find that ghosts are in places that they enjoyed and didnt want to leave. But in a state as old as this one, its not surprising that a lot of our history can be found in every day spots as well. Congratulations Yvonne Hernandez-Tellez and US MORTGAGE LENDERS LLC! 525 East Atlantic Avenue Jestina Boughton began to see out of the corner of her eye her grandfather Charles, dressed in a suit walking past her, or in a reflection of a picture frame or glass. The officer turned in amazement to see why the elevator was making that noise, a then the elevator bell rang and the door opened. There were no guests at the inn and the restaurants alarm was set. Change). Other amenities were also popular as well!
Here are 10 haunted hotels in Maine that just might make your stay a nightmare! Furniture was covered with sheets. Hampton ran his hotel until 1935, when he sold it to the father, son and daughter-in-law team, Charles and George and Agnes Bowden, who changed its name to Colony Hotel. Of the many things to do while at the Colony, there are art galleries, jazz clubs, sidewalk cafes and shops that will make anyones stay here very pleasant. Now quite nervous, heradioed his partner, who joined him in the lobby. There is a lounge across the hallway, just past the huge marble and coral fireplace. In 1999 the hotel began staying open year-round, and the storiesof paranormal activity have persisted. A Haunted story from Ghosthunting Florida Delray Beach, Florida 33483 As she got older however, the experiences did not wane, but took on a more peaceful feeling. (LogOut/ It had not been tampered with. Because The Colony Hotel has stayed in the Bowden family, this classy resort hotel never suffered the fate of other hotels. When the OHeas first took over 12 years ago, Brian OHea said that one morning when he began to prepare the restaurant for Sunday brunch, the stereo mysteriously starting blaring, all the lights came on and the doors all opened up. Even then she remembered how spooky it was, feeling that the first floor, including the lounge and kitchen area were the most haunted places in the old hotel. His likeness has been clearly seen by staff and guests alike, showing his personal brand of hospitality). We couldnt stay very late, so we were not able to experience anythingthat might be taking place in the wee hours, but I have nodoubt of their veracity.
During the 1920s, magnificent hotels like the Colony were built in warm locations like Florida because the wealthy and powerful, and other world travelers desired to get away from theyre frigid homes in the north and enjoy what Floridians are entitled to year-round. As a child, she would visit the Hotel when it was closed during the off season, where she would play with family members, running through the halls and in the old, deserted rooms. The lobby has a terrazzo floor, the porch has a Cuban tile floor and the music and former dining rooms have a lovely red oak flooring. For the most part, the spectral duo are quiet and are usually only seen through ones peripheral vision, but on occasion, the grandfather, Charlie, will show himself in either the lobby, or the managers office. One officer was standing in the lobby when suddenly the elevatorstarted rumbling as if it were moving. It is a favorite place to stay and vacation right on the beach, take art classes, go to festivals and enjoy the peace that wells up in the Colony Hotel and Cabaa. Charles and George Bowden are still here supervising. When most of us hear the name Colony Hotel, we may think of former President George Bush Sr. and Kennebunkport Maine. Because these figures were moving quite fast, almost erratically in the darkness, they felt their assumption seemed logical. We will work to personalize your arrangements for you.. Perhaps because the hotel was closed much of the year andfor so many years, rumors of strange happenings grew about theplace, including tales of mysterious lights, sightings of apparitions, and unexplainedsounds emanating from the building. Here you can sit in the white rattan chairs and enjoy the best place for merriment and libation in the hotel and the Porch Bar is open to the public from happy hour to midnight every Friday and Saturday with nightly entertainment.
But although Perkins last room is considered the hottest cold spot in the inn, OHea said the poet isnt alone among the 215-year-old buildings apparitions. Hamptons upscale hotel attracted many out-of-towners, bringing in needed funds to pay for his creation. The floors have been maintained with love since the hotels beginning. Inside, a quickcheck revealed that all the doors were locked and the alarm systemwas functioning properly. Workers have seen Charles walking through walls and arguing with Jestinas father George, over money matters. Most people who would walk by it while on a nightly stroll might have thought the hotel had been closed many years, waiting to be bought or scheduled for demolition, believing the mannerly old hotel was empty and as lifeless as the cobwebs hanging from the dark hallwaysOnly the locals knew different. Andmore than once she saw an older, well-dressed man reflected inthe glass cover of a painting. Their shadowy apparitions have been seen walking around the halls and other areas of the hotel, checking on guests and keeping an eye on the staff. For questions, comments and inquiries please email: mstarin@onlyinyourstate.com.
The initial investigation turned up nothing, and there was no evidence of people being inside the building. There were none, so theycontacted the caretaker to get permission to enter. According To FBI Statistics, These Are The 10 Most Dangerous Cities In Maine, 11 Incredible, Almost Unbelievable Facts About Maine, Explore Maines Best Lighthouses And Lobster Rolls On This Multi-Day Road Trip, Nestled In The Middle Of A Botanical Garden, This Tiny Maine Cafe Is An Enchanting Day Trip Destination, Youll Love Digging For Crystals At This Unique Maine State Park, Explore Viles In Maine, An Underrated Arboretum That Is Beautiful In Every Season, Theres Almost Nothing In Life A Day On Maines Lake St. George Cant Cure, Most People Dont Know These 11 Movies Were Filmed In Maine, 10 haunted hotels in Maine that just might make your stay a nightmare. Texas Consumber Complaint And Recovery Fund Notice Web Content Accessibility Disclosure StatementUS Mortgage Lenders LLC 2011 All rights reserved. All but a few lights andall other nonessential electricity were turned off. KENNEBUNK, Maine Diane de Seversky was working the front desk at the Kennebunk Inn one summer night when a diner at the associated restaurant requested a new table. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. It was as far removed from Friday the 13th as you could get. This was in the days before cell phones, so theycrossed the street to a gas station and called the police, whoquickly responded. The ghost activity seems to spike after a big change at the properties, and frankly, the ghosts are pretty tame. This art district is still thriving today! Although many have attributed the strange lights to that of a passing janitor or others walking through the dark hallways and rooms with flashlights during the less active season, many paranormal researchers feel otherwise. The Colony Hotel is located at 525 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, 33483. Disembodied whispers have also been reported. The summers in Florida are hot and sticky: not great weather to come and enjoy the beach. The three ofusJoanne, Sue, and Ihad spent most of the previous dayand evening exploring the Biltmore and talking to people there. It could be that ghosts stayed at the hotel [while alive], enjoyed it and had a good time there, he said. The established business plan was to close the Colony Hotel in Delray during the summer months, with the Bowden family and staff moving up to the Maine Colony Hotel and spending the summer there. The Colony Hotel of Delray Beach, Florida is one of my all time favorite lodgings when we visit the south. Rushing to see what was occurring, expecting a huge mess, these witnesses were surprised to see everything in its place! Although most of thepeople we talked to were a bit reluctant to discuss the paranormalactivity there, they allowed us to roam around and take alook for ourselves. Someone who is not living has been busy in the kitchen, perhaps expressing a complaint about how the kitchen was arranged. As they looked around, they checked the alarm system, the windows throughout the dining room area, and the French doors on the front side of the building. Bullock Hotel, SD (Spirit of Seth Bullock maintains what control he can have as a spirit). Consequently, the officers received the proper permission to enter and investigate the premises. We were tired, but the following morning we got an early startand drove the 50miles north to Delray Beach, just above BocaRaton. Mostly, she confirmed what we already knew. They like things to stay the same, so maybe that was their way of saying, Hey, were here..
The Colony Hotel is on the Wicked Delray Ghost Tour. According to de Seversky, she was hired to work at the inn 11 years ago, and 2 months into her tenure, she was staying late to work on some paperwork after the restaurant closed one February night when something strange happened. In any case, herexperiences were always benign, even pleasant. Former owners/residents of hotels and homes, especially those individuals who built and loved the property, sometimes cant resist staying around, spending their after-life in their favorite spot to be.