Ep. 463 - The Blennerhassett Hotel

The Blennerhassett Hotel is the oldest hotel in West Virginia and is located in Parkersburg. The hotel was named for a couple who first settled the nearby Blennerhassett Island. Their story is one mired in political persecution, scandal and conspiracy. They eventually were forced to flee the area, but their name remains an imprint here. The hotel became a place for the millionaires of the time to find lodging. On opening day in 1889, the hotel featured both gas and electricity. Today, the hotel still offers elegant accommodations with modern amenities and a few ghosts. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the Blennerhassett Hotel. The Moment in Oddity features sax during surgery and This Month in History features Christopher Columbus arriving in Hispaniola. Our location was suggested by Rylee Burkman. 

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Music used in this episode: 

Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios

(Moment in Oddity) Vanishing by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4578-vanishing
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(This Month in History) In Your Arms by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3906-in-your-arms
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Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Open Sea (Folk) by Frank Schroeter
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9395-open-sea-folk
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Artist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frank.schroeter.52

Music: Haunted House by Alexander Nakarada
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4738-haunted-house
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/