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McNulty House

Built in 1892 by local lumber baron John McNulty, the McNulty House is a grand Victorian home that has witnessed the ebb and flow of life in Crescent City for over a century. The McNultys, known for their hospitality, frequently hosted lavish parties and gatherings, welcoming guests from near and far. Over the years, the house has also served as a boarding house, a restaurant, and a private residence, each chapter adding another layer to its rich history.

But today, the McNulty House is not merely a residence, but the home of it’s resident specter. A former resident of the home reported seeing a woman dressed in white Victorian clothing. The ghostly figure was walking through the dining room. The witness quickly ran after her, believing there was someone in the house. As the apparition passed into the kitchen it disappeared into thin air.

Lillian McNulty was one of the first non-native residents of Crescent City. Built in 1897, she lived in the Victorian-inspired McNulty House until her death in 1957. In the years after the sale, several reports have surfaced about an apparition of a woman sometimes wandering the house or staring out of the window.

Both visitors and residents say they have experienced an evening of ghostly sounds, doors opening on their own, and disembodied strange voices. Others say they hear inexplicable whispering. When walking by the McNulty home, take a closer look and you may see the ghostly residents lurking within.

The McNulty House is on the registered list of California Historic Preservation Sites.

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A 52 Weeks of Fun Fascinating Fact about McNulty House

In her will, Lillian McNulty specified that the house should serve the community as a library or museum.

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Visitors and residents have reported eerie occurrences, including cold spots, unexplained sounds, and sightings of a woman in Victorian attire.
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This house is known for its beautiful Victorian design, with intricate woodwork, large bay windows, and period details that have been preserved for over a century.
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There have been reports of objects moving on their own, doors opening and closing, and lights flickering without explanation.
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Some believe the paranormal activity is connected to Lillian McNulty, who has been seen wandering the home wearing a white gown.

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