About This Location
Cape May's original haunted house is an 18-room Victorian mansion designed by renowned architect Frank Furness in 1879. Dr. Emlen Physick lived here with his mother, two maiden aunts, and an array of beloved pets on 14 acres of grounds.
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The Ghost Story
Cold spots, disembodied voices, apparitions in period clothing, and phantom footsteps are commonplace. The ghosts include Aunt Emilie, a cheerful socialite who prepared dinner for Dr. Physick's dogs in the kitchen despite his mother banning them from the house. Aunt Isabella, who died soon after moving in, also lingers. Staff never feel alone and report the spirits of ghost dogs running through the mansion. Cape May MAC has captured dozens of EVP recordings and photographs of ghostly presences here.
