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COAST GHOST Paranormal Research Society has carefully investigated each of these locations and is in direct contact with the owners and caretakers. Some are heritage sites, including some pioneer cemeteries. (Please refer to: State of Oregon: Oregon Parks & Recreation Department: Heritage Programs for the definition of heritage and pioneer in Oregon.) Notice under each listing the guidelines, including best times, for visiting, for taking a tour - including haunted tours and if there is a possibility of doing your own paranormal investigation. For more information on a particular site or about haunted places to stay or visit, contact: uuzul@aol.com

MAY WE RECOMMEND: THEATRES EGYPTIAN THEATRE Coos Bay, OR CLICK HERE for SITE Description of building --- ***** YOU BET IT'S HAUNTED ***** Tours may be arranged by contacting the theatre at: 541-260- Haunted tours --- Cost: Paranormal Investigations can be arranged --- Guided by Coast Ghost---- Cost: Privately ----- Cost: ***************** Little Theatre on the Bay North Bend, OR The original old Liberty Theatre building is much as it was when built back in 1910. COAST GHOST has conducted several investigations and found the old building to be HAUNTED. Nothing in the carefully documented history indicates any deaths in the building - although the waterfront area around the theatre was noted for the saloons and wild activities during the late 1800's & early 1900's, up through Prohibition. We suspect the spirits and shadow folk are there to be part of the wonderful stage programs put on by Little Theatre on the Bay. Little Theatre ************************************** Shadows on stage RESTAURANTS and PUBS ROGER'S ZOO North Bend, Oregon This wonderful old building has been operating as a salon since about 1910. Originally there were stairs down the back leading directly to the docks where Simpson ship builders existed. North Bend was a busy port, full of sailing ships bringing fittings to the docks and taking raw lumber away, along with gold, silver and salmon. ROGERS' ZOO was just one of a row of salons with a second floor for the ladies of the night upstairs. Roger, the owner, has had the place for almost 40 years and you'd be hard pressed to find better pizza and good beer. He brought us in because 'someone' kept shifting the beer kegs around in the cooler. COAST GHOST did find the place had several active spirits and lots of residual stuff going on. Probably not open for investigation again.... but stop in for great food. *************** Rogers Zoo inside BAR WENCH *************** BRIDGEWATER RESTAURANT Florence, Oregon Old Town Florence - Restaurants & Delis *************** Bridgewater Restaurant HOTELS, BED & BREAKFAST, LODGES HECETA LIGHTSTATION BED & BREAKFAST Not to be mistaken for the HECETA LIGHTHOUSE, this is the iconic Keeper's House called Heceta Lightstation seen in almost every photo gallery of the Oregon coast. Stories of the ghosts in the house have been filmed for many a haunted lighthouse TV show. If you are at all sensitive, you will know there is someone near you the moment you walk into the building. COAST GHOST did not meet the supposed 'Rue'. We can say you will not be shy of spirits here though and you might want to check out the grave of the little girl or the spooky rocks at the foot of the steep walk. Steven and Michelle Bursey have made the bed and breakfast into more than a place to stay the night. Weddings, celebrations and all with incredible dining. Visit one of the last remaining Lightkeeper’s houses on the Pacific Coast, kept historically true with antique furniture and wonderful photos. Bring a jacket, you are right above the ferocious surf and facing the ocean wind. OLD TOWER HOUSE *************** LIGHTHOUSE INN, Florence Oregon Built as soon as the beautiful CCC steel bridge was finished over the Siuslaw River in 1938, the original part of the building, called the Regan Inn, became famous as the get-away for Boris Korloff and his friends. They would drive up the coast from Los Angeles to the wilderness of Oregon and stay in Rooms 30 and 31, lounge in the 1930's style living room downstairs and escape to the river or the dunes. Supposedly Boris took such a liking to the Regan Inn that he stuck around, especially in Room 31. A shadowy lady in '30's dress has been noticed on the stairs and there is something unusual about Room 39, which was added on many years later. The new owners are ghost friendly and love to recount all the strange goings-on in the wonderful old place. *************** HISTORICAL SITES With the increasing interest in the paranormal we are finding that more and more of our historical locations are being inundated with requests from different paranormal investigative teams to gain access for the purpose of research. But paranormal investigation groups have a vested interest in saving these sites. A thorough paranormal investigation INCLUDES research into history as well as genealogies. With continued service a paranormal investigative team can contribute much to any site. Bringing owners/caretakers and paranormal investigators together for the common purpose of rescuing these sites would benefit everyone involved while at the same time making sure that these sites are still around for future generations to also enjoy. MUSEUMS COQUILLE BUGGY MUSEUM Buggy Museum Coquille, OR ***NOTE: easy to visit when the owner has it open, very difficult to arrange a paranormal investigation because the owner always wishes to be there and his family always shows up. This is too bad because there is wonderful activity around the original horse-drawn HEARSE, which is still used on occasion and the completely intact buggy from the 1800's. This photo was caught on a first visit, using an IR filter. Can you see the horses? *************** PRIVATE LOCATIONS AMERICAN (COKE ) BUILDING The original building was constructed of first-growth timber and an imposing structure for the late 1800's Marshfield, (now Coos Bay) Oregon. In 1908, Mr Coke, a new lawyer in town, bought the building for his office. Being in the heart of what was then China Town, rumors had it that the basement harbored an opium den. Whatever the cause, the building promptly burnt to the ground and Mr Coke was financially devastated. It took him two years to find the money to re-build, which he did. The 3 story office building retains the scorched timbers of the foundation, a sump-pump to keep the bay water out of the basement and a marvelous wood furnace, plus the hand-cranked elevator. Well investigated, the Coke building has several resident entities, one of whom seems to be a prisoner brought to see his attorney and who never left. The American (Coke) building is for sale and empty. Please contact COAST GHOST to inquire about investigating it. *************** B***** HOTEL, Coos Bay, OR (Sadly, because of bad behavior on the part of a ghost hunting group who not only trespassed but charged a 'tour' group for entry, this wonderfully haunted site is no longer available for investigations.) *************** CEMETERIES, BURIAL GROUNDS Cemetaries: Our Pioneer Cemeteries are disappearing at an alarming rate. Many are not being maintained, many are being innocently lost to brush and blackberries but some are falling under the malicious damage of vandals and (Satanic) ritualistic rites. Grave robbing and theft is becoming more common. Some sites are suffering an incursion of homeless folk who leave piles of trash. History is disappearing before it can be recorded. With the heightened interest in the paranormal, more and more groups want to do outdoor investigations and cemeteries often are first on their list. This has often brought the groups into conflict with the owners/caretakers of these sites, sadly, sometimes for good reason as not all ghost hunting groups are respectful. For a list of Oregon Pioneer Cemeteries and also excellent advice on how to help rescue and take care of cemeteries, and the groups involved in this rescue, go to: Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept.: Heritage Programs: Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries Oregon Historic Cemeteries List ****************** LAKESIDE CEMETERY A small cemetery with very old graves, it is highly unusual. Because it was originally a tribal burial site, the original graves have probably been lost in the madrone brush and sand dunes. Although officially owned by the Masons, the City of Lakeside, Oregon maintains the area. At least half the graves are native American and half of those are native American veterans. Because there is no lighting and because of it's narrow, dark paths through the sand, this magical place is highly vulnerable to all sorts of critters that do damage, from thieves after brass nameplates, homeless campers, to teenagers scaring each other and falling over tombstones and real wildlife like bears and coyotes. Yes, it is truly haunted and famous for a place to do amazing paranormal investigation work. Be considerate. Park outside the actual graves area as new graves are always going in, and share what you find with the City Hall staff people. Volunteer time to help with upkeep.******************** PACIFIC SUNSET CEMETERY, Florence, Oregon A large cemetery, by Oregon standards, it sits on a hillside above Florence and the ocean. Surrounded by woods, it's very quiet. Although there are many very old (late 1800's) graves, it doesn't seem to be a pioneer cemetery. Always open for visitors. ************************** MARSHFIELD PIONEER CEMETERY http://cbcemetery.home.att.net/about.htm A true pioneer cemetery! Wonderful for photos and exploring, but because of its proximity to the high school, literally in their parking lot, visitors must obtain a key from Coos Bay City Hall. Once derelict and covered in blackberries, various groups and the city are now doing excellent historical work and keeping it clean. On July 14, 1888, C. H. Merchant sold property on the hill to the Oddfellows Cemetery Association for $350. The cemetery was officially dedicated in 1891, as a burial ground for citizens of Empire, Marshfield, and North Bend. Until about 1920, burial information was hand-recorded in a logbook kept first by the IOOF Cemetery Association, and later by the City of Marshfield (Coos Bay). .they could tell many stories about their lives, . . .as the first Euro-American woman to come to live in Coos Bay, . . .as the builder of the fastest clipper ship in the world, . . .as a victim of a tragic shipwreck, . . .as a veteran who served our country. ************************** SUNSET MEMORIAL PARK Spread over a hillside with a lovely view of the rising sun, the cemetery is well kept. This photo was caught just after a service in the mausoleum where the cremains are placed. Seems a shadow person has stayed around. ************************** BANDON CATHOLIC PIONEER CEMETERY A small cemetery, very well maintained, it looks over a cliff towards the west. The founder of Bandon, who also, incidentally brought Scotch broom to Oregon, is buried here. Many graves are very old, dating back to the late 1800's. Several Civil War veterans' graves are also here. ***************** PARKS SIMPSON-FERRY STREET PARK North Bend, OR Covering the north side of North Bend, cut in two by Hwy 101 and the RR tracks, is a large park. For many years, especially during the Depression, it was a homeless camp. Even before the park was developed, there were stories of spirits roaming along the edges of the woods. The ghost in this photo was caught coming up the path from the RR tracks behind the trailers. ************** (Photo by Chris McCollum) SCHOOLS Like all hospitals, schools of every level seem to have paranormal activity in them. Wherever possible, we will give the name of the school and the location BUT that does not mean anyone can just go in and investigate or ghost hunt. Permission is ALWAYS required and it would be wise to contact COAST GHOST first. SOUTHWESTERN OREGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE Located in Coos Bay, Oregon, the campus has several buildings with other than living - breathing students occupying them. ************** PROSPER HALL An old cement, two story building with the basketball court & bleachers on the second floor meaning the lower floor with the Karate & Judo dojo can be dusty and noisy. The subterranean locker rooms are damp and dark. My first contact with an entity was when a young man, so real some students thought he had come to Tai Chi class, walked through the front of the dojo. Coast Ghost was called in by campus security guards because over and over they would hear a basketball game going on around 2 in the morning and go running upstairs only to find the place empty. Coaches complain because basketballs and equipment are left on the court floor. After several investigations, CG has gathered sufficient evidence to back up the security guards' claims and we can say - Yep, Prosper Hall is well and truly haunted. ************** 12.20.9 taken by Ann Fillmore. In complete darkness with an IR filter on a Kodak digital camera around 8p -- the elusive basketball player.