TLDR
Cape May's most famous haunted house is an 18-room Victorian mansion Frank Furness designed in 1879. Dr. Emlen Physick lived here with his mother, two aunts, and a lot of pets — and some of them may not have left.
The Full Story
The Emlen Physick Estate is haunted by at least two members of the household. Aunt Emilie, described as a cheerful socialite, used to prepare dinner for Dr. Physick's dogs in the kitchen -- despite his mother explicitly banning the animals from the house. She still seems to be around. Aunt Isabella, who died shortly after moving in, also lingers. Staff say they never feel alone in the building. Visitors and employees have reported hearing footsteps in empty rooms, seeing figures dressed in Victorian clothing, and noticing the temperature plunge without explanation in certain hallways. The ghosts of dogs have been spotted running through the mansion as well. Cape May MAC has captured dozens of EVP recordings and photographs of ghostly presences on the property.
Visiting
Emlen Physick Estate is located at 1048 Washington Street, Cape May, New Jersey.
