PHASM

Providence City Hall

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Other · local-legend

The Story

Workers' accounts describe an unseen presence using the elevator, shifting chairs, opening drawers and slamming doors. Whispers, unexpected touches and the smell of cigar smoke accompany the disturbances. Some storytellers identify the presence with former mayor Thomas Doyle; the building was also investigated for television's Ghost Hunters.

The Hauntings

Workers' accounts describe an unseen presence using the elevator, shifting chairs, opening drawers and slamming doors. Whispers, unexpected touches and the smell of cigar smoke accompany the disturbances. Some storytellers identify the presence with former mayor Thomas Doyle; the building was also investigated for television's Ghost Hunters.

Visitor Experiences

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Current visitor arrangements have not been independently verified. A haunting report does not grant entry or investigation permission. Current access is unconfirmed.

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