| The Josephine Hotel Union Springs, Alabama |
The Alabama Paranormal Research Team was contacted about a turn of the century hotel in Union Springs,
Alabama. This Hotel was built August 1880 by Robert A. Fleming and named after his wife "Josephine" It's also been
called the Drummer's, Central and Commercial hotel. The old hotel has a vibrant history of supper's and guest held
by the hotel for the Union Springs community. In May of 1951 a "Bird Supper" was held. Bird hunters would bring in
several hundred quail birds brought in and piled in front of the hotel. Also Oyster suppers shipped in from Eufaula and
Masquerade balls with more the 100 guest with Costumes from New Orleans and Mobile, as well as Orchestra's
from Columbus, Ga.
Alabama. This Hotel was built August 1880 by Robert A. Fleming and named after his wife "Josephine" It's also been
called the Drummer's, Central and Commercial hotel. The old hotel has a vibrant history of supper's and guest held
by the hotel for the Union Springs community. In May of 1951 a "Bird Supper" was held. Bird hunters would bring in
several hundred quail birds brought in and piled in front of the hotel. Also Oyster suppers shipped in from Eufaula and
Masquerade balls with more the 100 guest with Costumes from New Orleans and Mobile, as well as Orchestra's
from Columbus, Ga.
The Alabama Paranormal Research Team Investigated the Josephine Hotel in November 2010. The buildings was a
wonderful historical experience but also seems to have some thing extra. Upon our investigation we have discovered
that while the night may have seemed quite from our perspective the spirits of the Union Springs still walk the halls
and rooms of the old place. Upon review of our evidence we discovered that while having an EVP session in one of
the front upstairs room there was a response to once of investigator Michelle Smith's request for someone to let there
presence be known by touching our Trifield meter. We captured this EVP on Video. Listen just after her question as a
voice whispers "Yes!" when she ask if something can touch the box.
wonderful historical experience but also seems to have some thing extra. Upon our investigation we have discovered
that while the night may have seemed quite from our perspective the spirits of the Union Springs still walk the halls
and rooms of the old place. Upon review of our evidence we discovered that while having an EVP session in one of
the front upstairs room there was a response to once of investigator Michelle Smith's request for someone to let there
presence be known by touching our Trifield meter. We captured this EVP on Video. Listen just after her question as a
voice whispers "Yes!" when she ask if something can touch the box.
Another instance was capture on film that was also witnessed by team members while investigating the old
building. Production team leader and investigator B. Stoker and New Trainee Thea Allison witness what they
described as a ball of "bouncing light" that came from the same second floor location in several different rooms and
on the stair case. Our cameras were able to capture this occurrence. What you will see here is a "ball of light" not
your typical run of the mill "dust ORB" that emanates and flies off just after the camera flashes. We have ruled this
piece as paranormal since the light happens after the flash of the camera.
building. Production team leader and investigator B. Stoker and New Trainee Thea Allison witness what they
described as a ball of "bouncing light" that came from the same second floor location in several different rooms and
on the stair case. Our cameras were able to capture this occurrence. What you will see here is a "ball of light" not
your typical run of the mill "dust ORB" that emanates and flies off just after the camera flashes. We have ruled this
piece as paranormal since the light happens after the flash of the camera.
| In conclusion to the investigation of the Josephine Hotel in Union Springs, Alabama the Alabama Paranormal Research Team has deemed the location as having some paranormal activity. Further investigation's will be conducted in Union Springs, Alabama and we were honored to have had the privilege of investigating such a historical treasure. For other investigation's by APRT in Union Springs such as the Pauly Jail and Bullock County court house click here. |
In 1903 renovations of the hotel began under Mr. F.F. Ravenscroft (Click here to see an article featuring Mr.
Ravenscroft) F.F. Ravenscroft was noted in several articles in reference to pharmaceutical and druggist. The
Hotel has survived over 130 years of environment . While the hotel is now a building used as a small art gallery
it's new renovations will be extensive. Several original item's to the building are still in existence today. The
original door walk through is still visible with the "Josephine" still intact. Several ceiling tiles made of stamped
aluminum are worn with patina but are a ghostly reminder of the beauty of the old building. Also the Original
windows on the second floor which were raised so patrons could sit upon the balcony. A Grand stair case in the
middle of the building is a beautiful feature and still in wonderful condition. The Hotel boast several rooms per
floor with a main area located on the bottom floor and a second and third floor with rooms for rent.
Ravenscroft) F.F. Ravenscroft was noted in several articles in reference to pharmaceutical and druggist. The
Hotel has survived over 130 years of environment . While the hotel is now a building used as a small art gallery
it's new renovations will be extensive. Several original item's to the building are still in existence today. The
original door walk through is still visible with the "Josephine" still intact. Several ceiling tiles made of stamped
aluminum are worn with patina but are a ghostly reminder of the beauty of the old building. Also the Original
windows on the second floor which were raised so patrons could sit upon the balcony. A Grand stair case in the
middle of the building is a beautiful feature and still in wonderful condition. The Hotel boast several rooms per
floor with a main area located on the bottom floor and a second and third floor with rooms for rent.
| A Special Thank You to A.P.R.T's Associates at P.O.R.T for joining us on this investigation in Union Springs. |
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