Wolfe Manor, Clovis
Wolfe Manor was a historic mansion in Clovis, California, known for its purported hauntings and use as a haunted attraction. Originally a private residence built in the 1920s, it later served as a hospital, a sanitarium, and a mental hospital, where many deaths occurred. The property gained notoriety for its alleged paranormal activity and was featured on numerous ghost-hunting TV shows before being demolished in 2014 due to its deteriorating condition and the owner's failure to revive it as a business. 1920s: Built as the Andrews Estate, a private residence. Later: Became a hospital, sanitarium, and mental hospital. 1996: Purchased by local entrepreneur Todd Wolfe and transformed into a popular haunted attraction called "Scream If You Can". 2014: Demolished by the city after being declared a nuisance and a danger. The manor's history as a place of illness, confinement, and death contributed to the belief in its supernatural inhabitants. Its appearance on popular shows like Ghost Adventures and My Ghost Story further cemented its haunted status. "Black Hole" Nickname: The manor was sometimes called a "black hole" because it was believed to have a powerful, possibly sinister, presence. Despite the paranormal interest, the city demolished the property, an event that saddened many who enjoyed it as a haunted attraction.