Inside the Bayley House! (Investigation)

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By Christine B.

Inside the Bayley House

Just about every paranormal investigator in the area has requested to do an investigation of the inside the Bayley House, to no avail. Jon Almada and I got lucky, or we just live right; and we were offered a private tour of the 150 year old brick structure.

The historical landmark is located in Pilot Hill, CA on Highway 49. The house was built in 1861 by A. J. Bayley. Bayley was an entrepreneur and believed the railrood would be built near the home. He decided that the small town needed an inn when that occurred... however, it never happened, so A.J. and his family moved into the 10,000 sqare foot home. The home has had many owners since, but has stood vacant for many years.


It is presently owned by the Friends of the Bayley House, which is a non-profit organization created to facilitate its restoration, working with the Georgetown Divide Recreation District.


On Sunday, January 4th Jon Almada from Ghostrider Paranormal Investigations and I met John Crane, a volunteer with the restoration committee, outside the house. John was kind enough (wonderful enough!) to take us inside and to give us a comprehensive tour of the place. I took over 30 photographs of the inside of the house, and caught ten spirit orbs, and what I believe to be a shadow figure in the process. Jon had his digital recorder and got several fantastic EVPs inside the house, including one that bid us welcome as we walked in the front door.


Jon Almada and I would like to express our deep appreciation to John Crane and the owners of the Bayley House for allowing us to investigate it. It was a trill of a lifetime for both Jon and I.



Here are some of the photographs I took from inside the house: (Hub Pages would not permit me to add any close ups of the orbs I captured at this investigation because they were pixelated.)

The Historic Bayley House, Pilot Hill - by Chrsitine B. 2009

The Bayley House now-- 1/4/2009
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The Bayley House now-- 1/4/2009
That's me standing in the parlor on the first floor. John Crane opened some of the boards that were covering the windows for us. The inside floors were covered with piegon droppings, so it was interesting walking around in there.
That's me standing in the parlor on the first floor. John Crane opened some of the boards that were covering the windows for us. The inside floors were covered with piegon droppings, so it was interesting walking around in there.
John Crane (left) and John Almada (right) standing in what used to the the kitchen at the back of the house on the first floor.
John Crane (left) and John Almada (right) standing in what used to the the kitchen at the back of the house on the first floor.
As you come in the front door, this is the stairway that you see. This is the main staircase that leads up to the second floor. The house also has rear stairways.
As you come in the front door, this is the stairway that you see. This is the main staircase that leads up to the second floor. The house also has rear stairways.
Back staircase to the second floor.
Back staircase to the second floor.
This was supposedly AJ's bedroom on the second floor. Most of the old plaster walls and slats have been torn down. John Crane told us that there was a man living in the house for a while who was attempting to renovate it. He eventually gave up. P
This was supposedly AJ's bedroom on the second floor. Most of the old plaster walls and slats have been torn down. John Crane told us that there was a man living in the house for a while who was attempting to renovate it. He eventually gave up. P
This room was supposedly Mrs. Bayly's bedroom on the second floor. It is assumed so because there is a dressing area on the other side of this door and what looked like it might have been a closet. Strange because they didn't build closets at the t
This room was supposedly Mrs. Bayly's bedroom on the second floor. It is assumed so because there is a dressing area on the other side of this door and what looked like it might have been a closet. Strange because they didn't build closets at the t
This is a strange photograph. I did NOT change the color of it in photoshop... all I did was enhance the brightness of it. The flash in my camera did not go off. This is Jon standing on the second floor with I believe to be a shadow figure behind
This is a strange photograph. I did NOT change the color of it in photoshop... all I did was enhance the brightness of it. The flash in my camera did not go off. This is Jon standing on the second floor with I believe to be a shadow figure behind
Stairway to the third floor... where I detected the most paranormal activity. This often seems to be the case with haunted buildings. The attic or top floors are usually the most active. I have no idea why that is.
Stairway to the third floor... where I detected the most paranormal activity. This often seems to be the case with haunted buildings. The attic or top floors are usually the most active. I have no idea why that is.
Two orbs caught in this photograph... one is between the upright boards and the other is near the ceiling, both to the right.
Two orbs caught in this photograph... one is between the upright boards and the other is near the ceiling, both to the right.
Second photograph taken in the attic. Two orbs in this one too... This area was located on the right side of where we were standing. The first was taken straight on from the top of the stairway back into the room.
Second photograph taken in the attic. Two orbs in this one too... This area was located on the right side of where we were standing. The first was taken straight on from the top of the stairway back into the room.
Third photo of John Crane and Jon Almada inspecting the wood used on the roof structure. It is original! Orb in this one is also between the lower upright structures.
Third photo of John Crane and Jon Almada inspecting the wood used on the roof structure. It is original! Orb in this one is also between the lower upright structures.
Spirit orbs in main stairwell coming down from the second floor to the first floor.
Spirit orbs in main stairwell coming down from the second floor to the first floor.
Perfect end to a fantastic investigation.
Perfect end to a fantastic investigation.

Comments

U R Amateurs 20 months ago

Those are not ghosts, morons. Almost 100% of the time when you take digital photos in old attics and other dusty environs you have those "orbs" it is a result of the digital camera processing the tiny speck of dust mid-air.

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Christine B. Hub Author 20 months ago

I beg to differ with you UR Amateurs--All orbs are not dust in the air 100% of the time--but you're partly right, as quite often that is the case. It takes an expert to know the difference. I happen not only to be an expert paranormal investigator of over 40 years, but was also a professional photographer for over 30 years and am a psychic sensitive.

It's your prerogative to disagree with my article, but I certainly wouldn't call you a "Moron" for your opinion, even though I'm sure you have much less experience in these sort of things than I do.

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ChristinCordle12 11 months ago

wow.

pessimist 10 months ago

its dust, not trying to be mean but its obvious.

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Christine B. Hub Author 10 months ago

Well, if we were taking dust, we would have captured much more of it! The entire place was loaded with dirt and dust. I have been a professional photographer for over 20 years, and I know dust and I know what spirit energy looks like. You're entitled to your opinion and I thank you for offering it, but I don't agree with you. Unfortunately, Hub Pages told me I had to remove the close ups because they were too pixelated. If you could see the close ups you would probably think differently. :o)

Tha Chikin 5 months ago

Dust isn't a light source hullo!

Good work! Would like to hear some of those evps!

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Christine B. Hub Author 5 months ago

Thanks for your support, Chikin... I am a professional photographer, so I know what dust looks like and this is not dust. I think people are afraid to see the truth when it slaps them in the face sometimes. I have caught too many orbs when I have felt a spirit presence near me for them to be dust or reflections, or anything else unenlightened people want to make excuses for. Anyway, thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment. I hope you have time to read more of my "musings."

Steve J 3 months ago

You could shoot film and take that whole dust question off the table. Less pixelated close ups too.

Right tool for the right job. If I were investigating paranormal, I'd be shooting film. Detractors will still detract, but that's always going to be true.

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Christine B. Hub Author 3 months ago

Thanks for dropping by and for taking the time to comment, Steve. I have to tell you that I was a professional photographer for many years and used only film while being so, but digital is much more convenient... and you never run out of film or have to change the roll at an inopportune moment. Also, I have captured many orbs using a film camera as well. I know what dust looks like in a photograph...

Thanks again for your comments.

Christine

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