LOCATION FILE
The Benson Hotel
FOLLOWPortland, OR
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A grand downtown Portland hotel opened in 1913 by lumber baron Simon Benson, known for its walnut-paneled lobby and long list of presidential guests.
REPORTED ACTIVITY
Guests and staff report an apparition resembling Simon Benson, often near the lobby staircase, and the figure of a woman in white on the upper floors.
VISITING
An operating historic hotel open to the public.
SITE PLAN
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EXTERNAL RESOURCES
Curated references and articles coming soon.
INVESTIGATION RECORD
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