To celebrate the spooky season, we’ve selected some of America’s most notoriously haunted locations. Ghosts or not, these places still have a roof!
We’ll be adding a new haunt every week in October. Bookmark this page and check back for each week’s featured location.
Week One: The Salem Witch House
It wouldn’t be a tribute to American hauntings without the original drama of the Salem Witch Trials. The Salem Witch House, or the Jonathan Corwin House, belonged to Judge Jonathan Corwin (1640–1718).
The Salem Witch Trials are infamous for their cruel accusations and devastating punishments. Today, this historic home operates as a museum—and it should be on your list the next time you’re in Massachusetts.
Week Two: The Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast Museum
While you’re visiting Salem, detour to the Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast Museum in Fall River, Massachusetts. This B&B is the site of the horrific axe murders of Andrew and Abby Borden. While speculation swirled around Lizzie Borden (1860–1927), she was acquitted in 1893. Today, visitors can confront the history—and maybe a few ghosts.
Week Three: Amityville Horror House
Continuing our journey into haunting lore, we Scoped the Amityville Horror House. Made famous by the 1979 film and the 1977 Jay Anson book, The Amityville Horror, the property’s history includes real tragedy—and countless reports of lingering spirits.
This house is still a private residence, so please don’t drop in on the current homeowners.
Week Four: The Stanley Hotel
As we ramp up our Spooktober Scopes, we tackled the infamous Stanley Hotel. Often cited among America’s most haunted buildings, the Stanley inspired Stephen King’s The Shining. Grand history, luxurious halls, and more than a few ghost stories.
The Stanley Hotel sits in Estes Park, Colorado—close to RoofScope HQ.
Week Five: The Winchester Mystery House
Drumroll, please! Our final Spooktober Scope is the Winchester Mystery House. Beautiful, spooky, and wonderfully eccentric—just look at the roof report: 19 buildings, 536 planes, pure complexity.
Under continuous construction for 38 years, Sarah Winchester—heiress to the Winchester Repeating Arms Company—pursued an ever-expanding design. Staircases that end at ceilings, ornate details, and even a séance room. Our RoofScope team embraced the challenge—and it was worth it.
written by RoofScope published on 12. 27. 2023