Historic Haunts of the Long Beach Peninsula

by Sydney Stevens

Overview

The towns and scenic byways of the Long Beach Peninsula attract more than just tourists, and from Oysterville to Ilwaco, ghostly tales abound. In Seaview, the Lamplighter hosts a multitude of spirits, including Lily, a murdered barmaid, while at the nearby Shelburne Inn, many guests have reported a ghostly presence that has yet to be identified. Mysterious footsteps can be heard on the stairs of the George Johnson house in Ocean Park, and a man holding a baby is rumored to appear at the Old Ilwaco Hospital. Join author and historian Sydney Stevens as she uncovers the spooky side of these beloved seaside towns.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781439672761
Publisher:	The History Press
Publication date:	06/21/2021
Series:	Haunted America
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Sydney Stevens and her husband, Nyel, live in the house that was once the parsonage for the historic Oysterville Church. Three generations have shared this house with Mrs. Crouch--the ghostly wife of the very first minister who lived here. Her story prompted Ghost Stories of the Long Beach Peninsula. The lingering questions about her husband led to yet another book of ghost stories--this one! Sydney is an author, historian and great-granddaughter of the man who cofounded Oysterville.

Table of Contents

Foreword Cate Gable 7

Preface 9

Acknowledgements 11

Introduction 13

1 A Spirited Lineup at the Lamplighter 17

2 More Trouble at the Shelburne 32

3 The Mysterious George Johnson House 42

4 Closure for Mrs. Crouch? 55

5 The Ghost at Crow Cottage 71

6 The Building at 1306 Bay Avenue 83

7 The Girl in the Wall 95

8 Problems in the Neighborhood 106

9 Copper Won't Go into the Kitchen 114

10 Where the Old Ilwaco Hospital Used to Be 125

Bibliography 137

Index 141

About the Author 144

Editorial Reviews

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