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The haunting in connecticut was a media and drama good articles nominee, but did not meet the good article criteria at the time. Bridgeport cops 30 years of stories have made 4 books ctpost. The bridgeport post from bridgeport, connecticut on october. Heres a look at authors from connecticut whove filled our bookshelves. Book them through gigsalad and be covered by our 100% awesome guarantee. The connecticut paranormal research team is based out of northeastern, ct that consists of a research group headed by christine and daniel peer. The curious case of new englands stonethrowing devils.
Spanish books and videos of all levels are also available. Over 900 artists, 150 record labels, and 16 recording studios covered in 444 pages. Feb 19, 2016 famous authors of connecticut when it comes to literary excellence, connecticut has no shortage of famous authors. Bouchard believes it was a hoax confessed to by the familys. Author paul bezanker has interviewed 100s of musicians from five decades and written biographies and researched discographies and histories for. The haunting in connecticut wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. We found 3 records for donald bannister in new fairfield, stratford and 4 other cities in connecticut. New books are marked with a red dot for easy identification. Editors may also seek a reassessment of the decision if they believe there was a mistake. Famous authors of connecticut when it comes to literary excellence, connecticut has no shortage of famous authors. Witchcraft in connecticut connecticut state library. Sunday, october 25, 1970 5, 1970 in the suburbs miss carol ann honegger carol a.
The case of the goodin family of bridgeport, connecticut took place over several. From haunted roadways and buildings where the dearly departed still lurk among us, to burial grounds and sacred places that are haunted by spirits who seemingly want to stay in this world, bridgeport has some truly eerie landmarks and historical sites that are hot spots for paranormal activity. This photo was purchased as part of a large group of antique photos from a scranton, pa area estate. See more ideas about most haunted, true stories and world. Books on connecticut history for sale by towns end books. The history of connecticut rock n roll is the firstever book to document popular music of the entire state of connecticut. Lindley street, bridgeport bridgeport, poltergeist, most.
My research into the paranormal also led me to research the many different religions of the world and i became ordained as a nondenominational clergy in 2006. Bridgeport, ct local politics, local officials, government and campaigns. Rita papazian has lived in fairfield, connecticut for over 20 years, and has written newspaper articles on the town and its history for thirtyplus years. Did you know bridgeport is home to dozens of real haunted places.
She has also overseen an 11part series on fairfields neighborhoods, and has penned over thirty articles on multigenerational family businesses in the community, such as the bigelow tea. It was gutted by fire and rebuilt, closed down and reopened, a dilemma similar to that of many old theaters across the. Southbury historian documents ct schoolhouses in book with. Connecticut paranormal research team meet the team. The barbour collection of connecticut town vital records vol. There are suggestions below for improving the article. Our goal is to investigate and document paranormal phenomena to determine whether or not your home andor establishment is in fact haunted.
Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory. Access unreleased audio, poltergeist sounds, and an old radio broadcast. In 1994 i started my research into the paranormal and investigated on my own until becoming a member of ctprt in 2010. In the mid1700s, grist and saw mills supported the local farming economy. Hall, a bridgeport native, examines the events in his new book, the worlds most haunted house, the true story of the bridgeport poltergeist on lindley street. Genealogybank, daily advocate stamford, connecticut, 6 june 1904, page 1 the local methodist minister came to the same conclusion. While stamford is not necessarily known for its paranormal activity, there are still some stories of hauntings in our area. Richard chamberlain, secretary of the new hampshire colony, was a boarder at the tavern during the incidents and was a firsthand witness to the unusual activity which included rocks being thrown against the sides of the building, objects inside the tavern moving of their own accord, disembodied footsteps, and snorting sounds attributed to a daemon. The three books selfpublished this year by bridgeport park police officer michael.
By monica nika as the cool october winds chase withering leaves down our streets at night while the pale lights of halloween jackolanterns flicker on the porches neatly decorated with frostbitten mums, lets remember the real ghosts and tell the stories of the truly haunted places of western connecticut. Aug 1, 2018 photos from the 1974 haunting and is dedicated to the book the worlds most haunted house. The loews palace theatre opened as the polis palace theatre on september 4, 1922 in bridgeport, connecticut. Worlds most haunted house author william hall september 28th, 2014 at 3pm.
Donald bannister in connecticut ct 3 records found. Worlds most haunted house author william hall mansfield. The poltergeist that threatened a whole neighborhood bristol, connecticut, 1975 called by a local radio personality, paul takes steps to help a family harassed by a very negative entity, only to find that an entire area is affected. These vintage postcards depict the change and expansion in bridgeport during the 20th century, from the growth of the university of bridgeport from a small junior college into a major university to the changes in transportation from the horse and buggy to. Bridgeport poltergeist, lindley street, connecticut. If your interest is more specific regarding connecticut cities and towns than click this link. Donna mccarty in connecticut ct 1 records found whitepages. The kellys settled in a house at 457 east avenue on the east end, half a block south of boston avenue. The author presents the facts that were covered up and he lets the reader come to a conclusion as to whether this was a true haunting made to look like a hoax to deter the media or whether it truly was a hoax. The windham county town of putnam is located in the northeast corner of the state and borders on rhode island.
The true story of the bridgeport poltergeist on lindley street. Then tap the order button below and that will start the. Its name honors one of connecticuts revolutionary war heroes, general israel putnum. Browse murder mysteries in bridgeport and contact your favorites. Sep 28, 2014 worlds most haunted house author william hall september 28th, 2014 at 3pm. Invesitigator, case managermy name is christine and i have been investigating the paranormal for over 30 years. To order any of these books please use your mouse button to click on the check box next to each book title. In the poorly paced and ineptly edited haunting in connecticut, matt is surrounded by dark shadows, ooky male choruses, and reflections of tortured corpses in dirty glass. Communicate with the murder mystery you select to work out the details of your event. In november 1974, lindley street in bridgeport became the epicenter for one of mostdocumented hauntings in connecticut history. In this unprecedented work, the story of the 1974 bridgeport, connecticut poltergeist is at last revealed. The bridgeport post from bridgeport, connecticut on. The bridgeport poltergeist outbreak new england ghosts.
Bridgeports walt kelly, creator of pogo connecticut. House, the true story of the bridgeport poltergeist on lindley street. Mar 15, 2016 access unreleased audio, poltergeist sounds, and an old radio broadcast. Despite a cast of excellent actors, the movie is dreary and dull, relying on obvious jumps and jolts to scare us and culminating in an orgy of specialeffects violence as poorly made as it is tedious. Find out why it is deemed the haunting that should have brought the paranormal into mainstream science.
With the worlds most haunted house, return to 1974 and feel the lindley street experience from the inside. A small bungalowstyle home owned by gerard and laura goodin was reported to be under attack by otherworldly forces that were allegedly responsible for moving furniture, breaking windows, levitating objects, making a cat talk and generally perplexing and terrifying everyone who stepped foot in the house. The haunting in connecticut conhecido como o mensageiro dos espiritos em portugal e como evocando espiritos no brasil e um filme norteamericano dirigido por peter cornwell. From the focus on indigenous occupants to the early new england settlers of this area this book. When he was two years old, he moved with his parents, walt sr. Walt kelly, the creator of the iconic comic strip pogo, was born in philadelphia on august 25, 19. We have over 36,000 books, magazines, audiobooks, newspapers, dvds, and videos available for use by the public. Hall is a book about a world famous haunting that occurred in bridgeport, ct, in 1974. The state librarys subject guide to connecticuts witchcraft cases. The bridgeport post from bridgeport, connecticut on april 3. The story of the 1974 bridgeport, connecticut poltergeist is at last revealed in bill halls book, the worlds most haunted house. In november 1974, after the bridgeport telegram now the connecticut post published a story about police and fire authorities entering a lindley street home where they encountered unusual occurrences of moving furniture, the story gained national attention. Despite a cast of excellent actors, the movie is dreary and dull, relying on obvious jumps and jolts to scare us and culminating in an orgy of specialeffects violence. Cady, the pastor of the maple avenue methodist protestant church, has burned four volumes which came into his hands, and denounced it in his pulpit yesterday morning and evening.
These vintage postcards depict the change and expansion in bridgeport during the 20th century, from the growth of the university of bridgeport from a small junior college into a major university to the changes in transportation from the horse and buggy. Table of those tried for witchcraft in connecticut. Hall has two sons and resides in plainville, connecticut. This fascinating group of more than 200 photos includes shots of individual locomobile models, as well as shots of the manufacturing process at the locomobile factory at bridgeport, connecticut, taken by nathan lazarnick. A small bungalowstyle home owned by gerard and laura goodin was reported to be under attack by otherworldly forces that were allegedly responsible for moving.
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The library is constantly have events for adults and. Sunday, april 3, 1966 thirteew sunday post photosdmll the new skydelsa striking new store front highlights the changes made it skydeli department store, itoo east main street. The understanding and background of the greater bridgeport region is a nuance of historical nonfiction and early american achievements. During these years, bridgeport was a bustling city with businesses of all kinds and a vacation destination for the welltodo from new york city and nearby areas. The true story of the bridgeport poltergeist on lindley street published by new page books a division of career press, pompton plains, nj. Read connecticuts truest, spookiest and saddest haunted tales below. A small bungalowstyle home owned by gerard and laura goodin was reported to be under attack by otherworldly forces that were allegedly responsible for moving furniture, breaking windows, levitating objects, making a cat talk and generally perplexing.
The true story of the bridgeport poltergeist on lindley. As with many new england towns, putnams growth came from its river, the quinebaug. Bridgeport native pehanick shows close to 200 postcards of the connecticut city from his collection of about 3,000 from the years 1900 to 1940. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. Author recounts story of haunted bridgeport house connecticut post. Jul 31, 2007 rita papazian has lived in fairfield, connecticut for over 20 years, and has written newspaper articles on the town and its history for thirtyplus years. Bridgeport cops 30 years of stories have made 4 books. Bridgeport cop s 30 years of stories have made 4 books. The haunting in connecticut is similar to other haunted house epics like the amityville horror.