Location Reference Directory • Alaska

Golden North Hotel

Hotel Haunted Historic

Skagway, AK

Historic Hotel

Access: Public

Klondike Gold Rush era hotel established 1898, among the oldest hotels in Alaska. Reported activity has centered primarily on upper-floor rooms and narrow corridor spaces. The figure known locally as "Mary" — associated with a Gold Rush-era resident who reportedly died awaiting the return of her fiance — has been documented across multiple independent investigator accounts spanning decades. Hallway acoustics in the original structure represent a required baseline calibration factor.

Activity Reported

Apparition of a woman in period dress observed on upper floors
Phantom footsteps in corridor spaces
Doors opening without cause in sealed rooms
Reported presence sensation in attic level
Acoustic anomalies consistent with narrow hallway resonance
Cold spots near third-floor room entries

Structure Layout

Lobby and Dining Room (ground level)
Second Floor Corridor and Guest Rooms
Third Floor Corridor (primary activity zone)
Attic Level (restricted access)

Location Data

Address: 329 Broadway, Skagway, AK 99840

Website: https://www.goldennorthhotel.com

Coordinates: 59.4581° N, 135.3141° W

Classification

Residual Haunting with Possible Intelligent Interaction — Primary reported entity ("Mary") displays both residual pattern behavior and occasional interactive responses. Corridor acoustics require baseline noise documentation before EVP collection begins.

Red Dog Saloon

Saloon Haunted Historic

Juneau, AK

Historic Saloon

Access: Public

Gold Rush-era saloon established 1899. Frequented by miners, prospectors, and reportedly Wyatt Earp during the Klondike era. The venue's proximity to an active waterfront and its continuous operation as a high-traffic public space make environmental noise calibration a required baseline step. Object displacement and apparition reports have been documented primarily near the main bar and stage area across multiple independent accounts.

Activity Reported

Apparition of a cowboy figure reported near the bar
Phantom piano and instrumental music during off-hours
Objects reportedly displaced without contact
Cold drafts in sealed areas without ventilation source
Shadow movement observed near the back wall
Disembodied voices reported by staff during quiet periods

Structure Layout

Main Bar Room (primary activity zone)
Stage and Music Performance Area
Back Bar and Service Areas
Entry Vestibule
Upper Storage (limited access)

Location Data

Address: 278 S Franklin St, Juneau, AK 99801

Website: https://www.reddogsaloon.com

Coordinates: 58.2995° N, 134.4043° W

Classification

Residual Environmental Imprint — Activity patterns are consistent with long-duration occupational residual imprinting from continuous Gold Rush-era operation. High ambient noise environment elevates acoustic contamination risk and requires careful baseline documentation before field work begins.

Buckner Building

Military Haunted Abandoned

Whittier, AK

Abandoned Military Structure

Access: Restricted

Massive Cold War-era military housing facility constructed 1953. At peak capacity, the Buckner Building housed the entire civilian and military population of Whittier. Abandoned since 1969, the structure has accumulated significant environmental decay. Note: environmental hazards including structural instability, deteriorating materials, and confined air quality issues make unauthorized entry dangerous. Reported activity spans multiple floors and must be evaluated against substantial environmental contamination factors before any classification can be confirmed.

Activity Reported

Shadow figures in long abandoned corridor stretches
Disembodied voices attributed to former residents
Reports of children's sounds in abandoned residential areas
Heavy oppressive atmospheric sensation on upper floors
Unexplained light phenomena in sealed units
Structural and environmental sound require careful documentation control

Structure Layout

Main Entry / Ground Level
Multi-floor Residential Corridors (floors 1-6)
Abandoned Unit Interiors
Stairwells (multiple — structurally compromised)
Mechanical Basement Levels
Exterior Platforms (deteriorated)

Location Data

Address: Begich Towers Rd, Whittier, AK 99693

Website: Not publicly maintained

Coordinates: 60.7748° N, 148.6853° W

Classification

Environmental and Psychological Contamination Risk — Structural decay, isolation, and sensory deprivation factors must be controlled for before attributing activity to paranormal origin. Possible residual imprint beneath environmental noise floor. Investigation requires advance safety assessment and controlled team entry with appropriate permits.

Kennecott Mines

Industrial Haunted Historic

McCarthy, AK

National Historic Landmark

Access: Public (NPS)

Active copper mining operation from 1903 to 1938, Kennecott processed some of the richest ore deposits ever discovered in North America. The site, now administered by the National Park Service as a National Historic Landmark, consists of multi-story mill buildings, worker housing, and processing facilities preserved largely as found at closure. Decades of hazardous mining labor under extreme conditions have produced what investigators describe as a densely imprinted site environment.

Activity Reported

Phantom footsteps in mill building stairwells
Reported miner apparitions in period work clothing
Metallic sounds from inactive machinery areas
Disembodied voices in former worker housing
Cold spots documented in lower processing levels
Shadow figures observed on upper mill floors

Structure Layout

Concentration Mill — multi-floor (primary activity zone)
Ammonia Leaching Plant
Worker Housing Barracks
Power House
General Store and Town Buildings
Underground Tunnel Access Points (NPS restricted)

Location Data

Address: McCarthy Rd, McCarthy, AK 99588

Website: https://www.nps.gov/wrst/planyourvisit/kennecott.htm

Coordinates: 61.5267° N, 142.8903° W

Classification

Residual Industrial Haunting — Activity consistent with long-duration occupational imprinting from hazardous mining labor. Multiple reported entity types documented across distinct building zones. NPS access regulations govern all investigation activity on site.

Anchorage Pioneer Home

Government Haunted Historic

Anchorage, AK

State Care Facility

Access: Restricted

Established in 1913, the Anchorage Pioneer Home is among Alaska's oldest continuously operating care facilities, providing residence for elderly Alaskans. The building's long history of multi-decade residency and end-of-life care creates conditions associated with accumulated emotional imprinting. Activity reports have originated primarily from long-term overnight staff, concentrated in residential corridor areas during quiet hours.

Activity Reported

Apparitions in hallway areas during overnight hours
Disembodied voices in unoccupied rooms
Physical presence sensations near former long-term resident rooms
Doors with unexplained movement reported by staff
Cold spots in certain corridor sections
Reported comfort-seeking entity behavior patterns

Structure Layout

Main Entry and Administrative Level
Residential Corridors (multiple floors)
Common Areas and Dining Hall
Chapel and Gathering Space
Exterior Grounds

Location Data

Address: 923 W 11th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501

Website: https://health.alaska.gov/dsds/Pages/pioneerhomes/default.aspx

Coordinates: 61.2116° N, 149.9006° W

Classification

Intelligent Haunting — Entity behavior is consistent with former resident presence. Comfort-seeking patterns documented across multiple staff accounts. Active care facility; investigation access requires institutional authorization and must not interfere with residents or operations.

Fourth Avenue Theatre

Theatre Haunted Historic

Anchorage, AK

Historic Theatre

Access: Limited

Built in 1947 and regarded as one of Alaska's architectural landmarks, the Fourth Avenue Theatre served as an Anchorage entertainment anchor for decades before closing. Reports of paranormal activity have persisted across multiple ownership periods, concentrated in the auditorium level and projection room. Access is subject to current building ownership and preservation status.

Activity Reported

Apparition sightings in the auditorium seating area
Unexplained movement observed near the stage
Shadow figures in the balcony level
Disembodied voices in the projection room
Unexplained sounds during otherwise silent periods
Cold spots in the orchestra pit area

Structure Layout

Main Lobby and Entry
Auditorium Level (primary activity zone)
Balcony Level
Stage and Wing Areas
Projection Room
Lower Service Level

Location Data

Address: 630 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501

Website: Not publicly maintained

Coordinates: 61.2181° N, 149.9003° W

Classification

Residual Haunting — Activity patterns suggest theatrical-era imprinting consistent with decades of public performance use. Auditorium acoustics require careful baseline documentation before EVP collection. Access is variable pending current building status.

Alaska State Capitol

Government Haunted Historic

Juneau, AK

Active State Capitol

Access: Public (Tour Hours)

Completed in 1931, the Alaska State Capitol predates statehood (1959) and has housed territorial and state government operations for nearly a century. Activity reports have been documented primarily by overnight custodial and security staff, concentrated in the upper legislative floors and main stairwell. The building's continuous institutional occupation across nearly 100 years represents a significant potential imprinting environment.

Activity Reported

Phantom footsteps on legislative floors during after-hours
Disembodied voices in empty committee rooms
Shadow figures observed near the main stairwell
Cold spots in the senate chamber corridor
Documented sense of presence reported by overnight security staff
Door anomalies on upper floors without mechanical explanation

Structure Layout

Main Entry and Lobby
House Chamber Level
Senate Chamber Level
Committee Room Floors
Main Stairwell (primary activity zone)
Governor's Office Level

Location Data

Address: 120 4th St, Juneau, AK 99801

Website: https://akleg.gov

Coordinates: 58.3019° N, 134.4070° W

Classification

Residual Institutional Imprint — Nearly a century of governmental occupation across territorial and statehood periods. Activity is consistent with long-duration residual patterns. Active government building; all investigation access requires official authorization.

Talkeetna Roadhouse

Historic Haunted Business

Talkeetna, AK

Historic Roadhouse

Access: Public

One of Alaska's oldest operating roadhouses, serving travelers, miners, and mountaineers since the early 20th century. The building retains its original character and layout. Activity reports span multiple decades and have been documented by both staff and overnight guests, primarily in the upper sleeping quarters. The roadhouse's role as a gathering point for remote wilderness travelers adds a layered occupational history to the site environment.

Activity Reported

Objects reportedly moved or displaced in guest rooms without cause
Apparition sightings in upstairs corridors
Disembodied voices during quiet overnight hours
Cold spots near specific upper-floor rooms
Physical presence sensations reported by long-term guests
Unexplained sounds from unoccupied areas

Structure Layout

Main Entry and Dining Room
Kitchen and Service Areas
Upper Sleeping Quarters (primary activity zone)
Common Corridor Areas
Exterior and Outbuildings

Location Data

Address: 13550 E Main St, Talkeetna, AK 99676

Website: https://talkeetnaroadhouse.com

Coordinates: 62.3209° N, 150.1077° W

Classification

Possible Intelligent Haunting — Activity demonstrates interaction patterns rather than simple residual loops. Entity behavior is non-threatening and consistent across multiple independent witness accounts. Investigation access available through standard lodging reservations.

Sitka National Cemetery

Cemetery Haunted Historic

Sitka, AK

National Cemetery

Access: Public

Established as a military burial ground in the 19th century, Sitka National Cemetery contains graves spanning the Russian-American period through modern conflicts. The cemetery's layered historical significance across Russian colonial, American frontier, and 20th-century military periods creates a complex multi-era documentation environment. EVP documentation and shadow figure reports have been collected from the older grave sections.

Activity Reported

Shadow figures observed near older grave sections at dusk
EVP responses documented in multiple field investigations
Cold spots concentrated in the pre-20th century burial areas
Atmospheric pressure changes near oldest sections
Orb phenomena reported near the treeline boundary
Disembodied sounds in the military marker area

Structure Layout

Main Cemetery Grounds
Historic Grave Sections (19th century — primary zone)
Military Markers Area (20th century)
Perimeter Treeline Boundary
Access Road and Entry Gate

Location Data

Address: 803 Sawmill Creek Rd, Sitka, AK 99835

Website: https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/sitka.asp

Coordinates: 57.0426° N, 135.3311° W

Classification

Residual Emotional Imprint — Multi-era layered activity across distinct historical burial zones. EVP evidence suggests varying entity types corresponding to different occupational periods. Standard national cemetery protocols apply to all investigation activity.

Castle Hill

Historic Haunted Government

Sitka, AK

State Historic Site

Access: Public

Castle Hill is the elevated rocky prominence where the formal transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States took place on October 18, 1867. Prior to American acquisition, it served as the site of the Tlingit village Noow Tlein and later the Russian colonial administrative center. The site carries layered cultural significance across indigenous, Russian colonial, and American periods. Activity reports are primarily environmental in nature and concentrated around the formal transfer site at the summit.

Activity Reported

Historical apparitions in period dress from multiple eras observed at summit
Environmental anomalies near the flag transfer site
Cold spots at the summit during otherwise calm weather conditions
Unexplained auditory phenomena consistent with ceremonial crowd sounds
Shadow figures near Russian-era foundation remnants
Atmospheric pressure anomalies documented at the highest point

Structure Layout

Summit Grounds (primary activity zone)
Stairway Approach (multiple levels)
Lower Platform Area
Russian-Era Foundation Remnants
Viewpoint Overlook

Location Data

Address: 315 Seward St, Sitka, AK 99801

Website: https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspunits/southeast/castlehill.htm

Coordinates: 57.0539° N, 135.3340° W

Classification

Residual Multi-Era Haunting — Layered activity spanning Tlingit, Russian colonial, and American transfer periods. Historically and culturally significant site; documentation approach must maintain cultural respect. No confirmed intelligent interactions on record.

Tongass National Forest

Wilderness Haunted Regional

Southeast Alaska Region

Wilderness / Regional Anomaly Entry

Access: Varies by zone

Encompassing approximately 17 million acres, the Tongass is the largest national forest in the United States. This entry is classified as a regional anomaly entry rather than a standard location, documenting indigenous cultural accounts, folklore traditions, and field-reported wilderness anomalies across the forest region. The Kushtaka (Land Otter Man) of Tlingit tradition represents one of the most substantiated indigenous entity accounts in North American documentation, with consistent behavioral descriptors recorded across centuries of separate cultural testimony.

Activity Reported

Mimicry voice phenomena reported by wilderness travelers
Shape-shifting entity reports consistent with Kushtaka behavioral descriptors
Documented disappearance incidents in remote zones (causes unconfirmed)
Disorientation and navigation failure in otherwise clear conditions
Sound anomalies inconsistent with known regional wildlife
Reported encounters concentrated near water features and river confluences

Structure Layout

Coastal Forest Zones
River Confluence Points (historically elevated activity)
Remote Wilderness Interior
Island Waterways (Alexander Archipelago)
Trail Corridors (limited access areas)

Location Data

Address: Southeast Alaska Region — No single address applicable

Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/tongass

Coordinates: 57.8000° N, 135.0000° W

Classification

Folklore / Unknown Classification (Non-Standard Entry) — This entry documents indigenous cultural accounts and wilderness anomalies that do not conform to standard TPI investigation classifications. The Kushtaka is treated as an entity of indigenous cultural significance. Investigation approach requires cultural consultation and differs fundamentally from standard site-based methodology.