Ep. 59 - Ghosts of The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

On today’s episode, Genevieve will be taking you to the haunted Victorian era-built Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. She will discuss its horrifying history and its present-day spectral inhabitants. She will also discuss the Cock Lane Ghost story, as well as a 19th century, Groucho Marks-style mishap that occurred at a seance.

Instagram post for today’s episode:

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References for today’s episode:

“The Cock Lane Ghost” - The Newcastle Weekly Chronicle, May 10th, 1873. 

“Reichenbach at a Spirit Circle” - The Spiritualist, Dec. 3rd, 1869.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Allegheny_Lunatic_Asylum

https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/trans-allegheny-lunatic-asylum/

https://www.medlink.com/news/the-evolution-of-electroconvulsive-therapy-from-controversial-beginnings-to-a-safe-and-effective-treatment

https://www.uniquetravelphoto.com/trans-allegheny-lunatic-asylum/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cock_Lane_ghost

https://usghostadventures.com/americas-most-haunted-trending/terrors-of-the-trans-allegheny-lunatic-asylum/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/xivpop/for_a_decade_i_was_a_paranormal_tour_guide_at_an/?rdt=32916

https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/trans-allegheny-lunatic-asylum/

https://midatlanticdaytrips.com/2021/10/what-lurks-in-the-halls-of-transallegheny-lunatic-asylum-at-night/

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