The Bowers Harbor Inn in Traverse City is reportedly haunted by the spirit of Genevieve Stickney, the wife of the original owner, a Chicago lumber baron. The spirit is often linked to her jealousy and grief after learning of her husband's affair and inheritance, which led her to take her own life in the inn's elevator. Staff and visitors have experienced various paranormal activities, including music and lights malfunctioning, objects falling, faucets turning on, and distinct sounds like a whistling tea kettle and chains dragging. J.W. and Genevieve Stickney purchased the historic inn in the 1920s. Mr. Stickney had an affair with his nurse, and upon his death, he left his significant fortune to her instead of his wife. Devastated and jealous, Genevieve Stickney is believed to have hung herself in the inn's elevator. Her spirit is said to linger at the inn, where she died. Some guests have reported seeing Genevieve's spirit in mirrors or pictures. Sounds like dragging chains, a whistling tea kettle, and books hitting a table have been reported, especially near the elevator. Faucets turning on and off, music and lights malfunctioning, and objects falling (like pans) have been attributed to Genevieve's spirit. Some people have felt her presence and described it as a welcoming recognition, even feeling honored to be recognized by her.