THE MANIFESTATIONS AT THE HOLLY HILL HOUSE HISTORY: The foundation of Holly Hill House was laid in 1864, by JJ Hunt, the operator of the Cosmopolitan Hotel on Water Street. JJ Hunt was later deeded the land in 1872. JJ and his wife Helen built the original house, but didnt live there very long. In 1880, the house was passed down to Mary Hunts descendants, who sold this property to Col. Robert Cosby Hill and his wife, Elizabeth, in 1884. Robert C. Hill grew up with his family in Pennsylvania. Robert Hill fought in the army during the 1800s Indian Wars, and reached the rank of Colonel. He came to Port Townsend, Washington, to join in business ventures with his brothers: Nathan and Humphrey. Robert C. Hill was a mover and a shaker. When he started The First National Bank with his associate Colonel Henry Landes, Hill became quite well-to-do. Robert was well-liked and thought of highly by the people of Port Townsend, and was elected Mayor, in 1885. He and his wife, Elizabeth made this house their special home, adding personal touches and renovations. Lots of roses and unique trees were planted in the outside yard. Holly Hill House was their very favorite place; their dream home where they raised their three sons: Horace, William, and Harry. As the Hill family did a lot of entertaining, they added built in cabinets and hutches in the dining room, a huge space. Around 1900, they added a second floor to the kitchen wing, as they wanted to add a bathroom to the Colonels bedroom suite. Robert and Elizabeths son and daughter-in-law, William and his wife Lizette, moved into the family home and raised their family there as well. Williams life was cut short due to a stroke he suffered, in 1937, during a 4th of July speech he was making in front of the townspeople. Both William and Lizette lived in the house until their deaths. The Holly Hill House, however, stayed in the Hill family for ninety six years! In 1980, the Holly Hill House was sold to people outside the family, the Slaters, who loved the house and were willing to do some restoration work on this now fixer-upper opportunity with great bones and many lovely features. In 1984, they were awarded The Mary Johnson Award for all their efforts in authentic restoration. While owning this property, they did their best to keep the gardens in great shape, and the home as well. When Greg and Nina bought this property, Holly Hill House evolved into a bed and breakfast. They continued the tradition of taking upkeep and restoration seriously, while taking steps to renovate the structure to meet the needs of their business, like expanding and improving the rooms in the Carriage House. They were known for their hospitality and great breakfasts, which must of pleased the more socially ardent spirits. HISTORY OF MANIFESTATIONS: Possible explanations as to why and who would want to visit or stay in Holly Hill House in their afterlife. Restoration of a historic property by people not in the original family can act like an environmental trigger, drawing spirits into this world to more openly enjoy the improvements made to their cherished place. The first reported paranormal activity started when the house was sold to the Slaters. People who love their home and /or die in their favorite place, such as a treasured mansion, like to visit or stay there in this world. Patriarch Robert Hill died in an upstairs bedroom. Perhaps his wife, Elizabeth also died in this house. Col. Robert Hills wife, Elizabeth, loved her home, her rose garden, and loved to host social gatherings as well, including music recitals in her home. William and Lizette, who also loved the family home also died in the house. People who look forward to accomplishing something good or being honored in some way, can get frustrated when they suddenly die and are unable to finish the accomplishment or task or unable to enjoy the honor bestowed on them. They want to stay or visit often in this world because they want to enjoy what they had WHEN THEY WERE STILL ALIVE. William Hill suffered a stroke during a public speech on the 4th of July, 1937. He was very proud of the honor to be the main speaker. He died five months later at home. People who were dedicated to the task of trying to help another person who was so important to them, sometimes try to continue to do so in the after-life whatever the task was, or they choose to stay with the spirit of the person who died, still trying to be near them or support them. After William suffered a stroke, his faithful wife, Lizette, who dearly loved William, turned the ladies parlor in the Holly Hill House into a bedroom, to be his convalescence room, where she took care of him, until he died 5 months later in December. She then made his old room into her sitting room. MANIFESTATIONS: It is not quite known who or how many spirits may visit or stay in Holly Hill House. It is thought to be between two and four, as some may just visit. Here are the possibilities. Entity of Patriarch Col. Robert Hill In the upstairs bedroom where Robert Hill died, the smell of cigar smoke has been noticed by people still in this world. An apparition of a gentleman, dressed in old-fashioned clothing has been seen on the staircase. Female Entity of Elizabeth Hill She had many fond memories of her life here. As she raised her family in this house, and adored her garden, she may be the presence felt or noticed in the first floor rooms and kitchen, and in the large garden. People have heard piano music being played, despite the fact that there was no piano in the home. While this may be just residual energy, this may also be a sign of Elizabeths presence, reliving her fond memories of all the fine music recitals, that Elizabeth had hosted. Entity of William Hill His spirit has been seen in the old, original ladies parlor, that was turned into his bedroom, where he tried to get better, but wound up dying. Perhaps he likes the library that was set up in this space. He may also might have been seen on the central staircase. Female Entity - William Hills wife, Lizette Her presence has been felt and perhaps seen in rooms located on first floor, especially in the area where William Hill struggled to try to get better. PARANORMAL FINDINGS: After owners who had bought the home from the original descendants of Robert Hill, and had started to fix the structure up; restoring and renovating their newly acquired home, the mild, paranormal activity listed above became noticeable and was experienced by some people. Other owners have also experienced the manifestations listed above. Several paranormal investigating groups have done investigations, claiming to have some evidence of the spirits presence, but none of it has been published, possibly because of the fear of others stealing it, or perhaps for other reasons.
Posted on: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 08:51:24 +0000
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