Manhattan's House of Death: A Century of Mystery and Strange Happenings

The House of Death: A Manhattan Building's History of Strange Events In Manhattan, a building known as the "House of Death" has a long and intriguing history filled with strange events and unexplained occurrences. The building's notoriety dates back to 1897, when a cycling celebrity, Fred H Andrew, was involved in an accident that injured a child. Three years later, the famous author Mark Twain lived in the building, adding to its mystique. Twain himself wrote about witnessing a piece of wood floating by itself, an event he attributed to a rat. However, the house's story took a darker turn in 1987 with the highly publicized murder of a young girl named Lisa. Adding to the mystery, residents over the years have reported a variety of strange activities, including mysterious marching sounds in 1957 and more recent reports of paranormal happenings. Actor and author Jan Bartell, who lived in the building in the 1950s with her family, described the experience in her book, "Spindrift Spray from a Psychic Sea." "She would smell various rotting odors, and the dog would bark and snarl at a specific chair," according to the book. Despite its dark history, the House of Death remains a private residence today, and its residents continue to report strange activities, especially on the stairwell. The building stands as a testament to the enduring power of mystery and the lingering questions surrounding unexplained phenomena.