Pittock’s mansion is a 46- room abandoned mansion built in 1914 by Henry Pittock and his wife Georgina Pittock. Pittock mansion which is located in West Hills, Portland is also called Portland mansion. The mansion stands in despair after it was abandoned years ago.

In 1911, a feud between Henry Pittock and a fellow council member Will Daly emerged, ending Henry’s political career. Will Daly accused Pittock of embezzling county funds to finance his mansion’s water supply. In 1918, Pittock’s wife Georgina died and the following year Henry Pittock also died leaving the mansion to his family. A few years later the family moved out of the house and tried to sell it with no success.

What happened to the Pittock’s Mansion?

In 1962, the Columbus Day storm caused damage to the building, closing its chances of ever being sold. Portland city with the help of the community raised funds and purchased the building before it was demolished by the owners. The restoration process began shortly afterward and was completed in 1965. It was opened to the public having cost an average of 8 million US dollars to fully restore.

Haunting at the mansion

Visitors at the mansion together with the tour guides say they have witnessed eerie activities inside the building. Heavy footsteps can be heard and the scent of Georgina’s favorite roses fills the house at times. Dark figures lurking around and windows or doors shutting on their own are common in the building. Visitors describe that sometimes they see three shadowy figures accompanying them all through the entire tour. The three shadowy figures are said to be Pittock together with his wife and the caretaker of the building who also died.

Is Pittock’s mansion open to the public?

After renovation Pittock’s Mansion was handed over to the Bureau of Parks and Recreation of the Oregon states which currently maintains and offers tours in and around the property. You can visit Pittock’s mansion anytime as tours are offered almost every other day. Pittock’s mansion attracts over 80,000 people yearly both local and international.