Ghost stories associated with Sacramento's Julia Morgan House include sightings of a man in a top hat, the sound of crying children, and the distinct smell of grilled onions. The Mediterranean-style mansion was designed by the renowned architect Julia Morgan in 1918. Reports describe the recurring sight of a man in a top hat appearing to visitors in the historic house. It is unclear who this spirit is believed to be. In recent decades, visitors and staff have reported hearing the sound of children crying in the house, despite no children being present. It is not known who these ghostly cries might belong to. In another strange account, people have smelled grilled onions in the air when no one was cooking. This ghostly aroma has been reported even in the last 20 years.