Friendly resident ghosts are said to have made the St. Albans, VT., Back Inn Time (a local inn) their home. According to Pauline Cray, who owned Inn in 2012, there is Lora, the wife of Sidney Weaver, a past owner of the home, haunting the Inn. Lora died at the young age of 30, however her spirit reportedly lives on at Back Inn Time. Another ghost spotted is that of a man. He has been seen in the downstairs parlor.
Ghost hunters at the Back Inn Time
Guests, including teams of paranormal investigators, have claimed to have heard voices, noises, or even seen apparitions while staying at the Inn. Unexplained noises and voices were heard and recorded during a session in 2009, by a group known as the Vermont Spirits Detective Agency.
Investigated by Paranormal Investigators of New England (PI-NE)
Upon entering Back Inn Time in St. Albans, Vermont, visitors are greeted by a magnificent staircase that invites exploration of each level of the home. The impressive woodwork, architecture, and craftsmanship are evident in every room, requiring a firsthand experience to be fully appreciated. In addition to these features, there have been numerous reports of paranormal activity, including sightings of a woman in white in the garden and the sounds of a horse and buggy.
PI-NE conducted a nighttime investigation using a variety of equipment such as a DVR system, Hi-8 video recorder, digital and analog recorders, and digital cameras. Throughout the night, many investigators experienced disturbances that hindered their sleep, including strange noises and unusual dreams. A thorough review of the evidence revealed significant findings, including EVPs and video footage, leading the team to conclude that the Victorian house exhibits paranormal activity.
PI-NE later organized a public investigation, which proved to be highly successful. During this event, an investigator experienced a closet door slamming shut without any apparent cause, further reinforcing the belief that Back Inn Time is haunted.
Built in 1858 by Victor Attwood, the building has seen some rich history
This beautiful Victorian manor was built in 1858 by Victor Atwood in the old Railroad town of St. Albans, VT. The house is rare, in that it has only had 3 owners, prior to the Cray family.
Despite only one man being documented as dying in the building, patrons claim to see an older woman. The man who passed was a descendant of Victor Attwood, and the last owner in the family until purchased by the current owners. One unusual story is that psychics determined that the land was once used as a site for child slavery. There was also mention of a mentally challenged person being locked in a windowless room within the Inn.
In 2008, the Cray family hired Alpine Web Media to construct a new website for the Back Inn Time and take numerous photographs around the Inn. Like the nearby Highgate Manor Inn, also photographed for a website, no signs of unusual activity was experienced. Pauline Cray used to sponsor “Mystery Weekends”, a Halloween “haunted house” and other events to promote the Inn during her ownership.
Pauline Cray sold the Back Inn Time Inn around the year 2012.
Note: New owners of the Back Inn Time, claim that there is no supernatural activity of any kind taking place, since they purchased the Inn.
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