182 Pittock Mansion

Perched high in the West Hills overlooking Portland, Oregon, Pittock Mansion was completed in 1914 as the dream home of newspaper publisher Henry Pittock and his wife Georgiana. After only a few years in the home, both died, leaving behind the grand estate they had worked a lifetime to build. Today the mansion operates as a historic house museum — but many visitors and staff believe the Pittocks never truly left. In this episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the history and hauntings of Pittock Mansion, often described as one of Portland’s most active haunted locations. History of Pittock Mansion Henry Pittock, publisher of The Oregonian, and his wife Georgiana built their 46-room estate high above Portland to reflect their success and to capture sweeping views of the city and Mount Hood. Completed in 1914, the mansion featured modern luxuries for its time, including central vacuuming, an elevator, and intercoms. Georgiana died in 1918, and Henry passed away the following year. The mansion remained in the family until the 1950s and narrowly escaped demolition before Portland citizens rallied to preserve it. It opened as a public museum in 1965. Some believe the couple’s brief time in their long-awaited home may explain why their presence is still felt today. Reported Hauntings & Paranormal Activity Visitors, volunteers, and staff have reported decades of unexplained activity throughout the mansion. The Scent of Roses Guests frequently report the sudden smell of roses appearing in empty rooms, especially in upper bedrooms. Georgiana Pittock was an avid gardener known for her love of roses, leading many to believe the fragrance signals her presence. The Lights That Turn Back On Staff closing the museum at night have reported shutting off all the lights, leaving the building, and turning back to see the entire mansion illuminated again. The Groundskeeper Still at Work Near the north side of the property, visitors report hearing shovels striking soil and heavy work boots approaching the house. Many attribute the sounds to the spirit of a former groundskeeper continuing his duties. Moving Objects & the Watchful Portrait Staff have reported furniture and décor shifting positions, and Henry Pittock’s portrait is said to move or appear to watch visitors as they pass. The Playful Boy Spirit Some reports describe a mischievous boy heard running along the servants’ stairs, laughing in empty rooms, and moving objects — pranks that feel playful rather than threatening. As always, Ghostly leaves the final judgment up to you. Listen now: GhostlyPodcast.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Vote on the Evidence: Do you think Sterling Hill Mine is truly haunted? Cast your vote at GhostlyPodcast.com/polls Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter) Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! And tell us—do you believe? #GhostlyPodcast #HauntedHotels #HotelMonteVista #Flagstaff #ArizonaGhosts #Paranormal #HauntedHistory #SpookyTravel Patreon and GhostlyX Join our Patreon for all sorts of great extra Ghostly, including early, commercial-free episodes. Join today: ghostlypodcast.com/support/ We want to hear from you with your ghost stories! Email us at info@ghostlypodcast.com.  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. Phone Got a ghost story you’re dying to share? Now you can! Ghostly has an official phone line. Call or text us with your spooky encounters—and if you leave a voicemail, you might hear it on the show! You can also just say hi, or make your voice heard in our latest polls. Here’s how to vote: Text the episode title. Add YES if you’re a believer, NO if you’re a skeptic. Then, give it a haunting score from 1 to 10. Your opinion matters. Let us know what you think. Here’s that number (312)869-9929 Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers “Pat Facts” and