Peabody/Whitehead Mansion, Denver
The Peabody/Whitehead Mansion in Denver is reputedly haunted by approximately twelve spirits, with reports including disembodied voices, objects moving on their own, and a flickering chandelier without electricity. Manifestations range from the ghostly cries of a baby to books falling from shelves and the shattering of glassware. Specific apparitions include a woman named Ella or Eloise on the second floor, a six-year-old boy near the chandelier, a crotchety old man on the third floor, and the ghost of a waitress in the basement. Guests and staff have reported hearing a baby's cries, disembodied voices, screams, and the ringing of disconnected bells and phones. Witnesses have seen shadowy figures, full-body apparitions, and a flickering chandelier that wasn't connected to electricity. Objects are said to move on their own, with instances of books flying off shelves, silverware flying through the air, and glassware shattering. Ella/Eloise: A young woman said to haunt the second floor. The Crotchety Old Man: A spectral figure on the third floor, possibly a former bartender. The Waitress: A spirit believed to haunt the basement, who reputedly hanged herself there. The Little Boy: A ghost associated with the flickering chandelier, sometimes seen touching it with his fingers. The mansion was built in 1889 by James Peabody, a mine owner and governor, and later owned by surgeon Dr. William Riddick Whitehead. Civil War Surgeon: Whitehead had served as a battlefield surgeon and reportedly saw the spirits of war-torn soldiers. Miners' Anger: Some theories suggest the unrest of Peabody's workers may have contributed to the mansion's sinister energy.