NYS Education Department Building - Real Haunt in Albany NY

The New York State Education Department Building was constructed between 1908 and 1911 as the first major building in the US built solely to headquarter the administration of education. It also housed the New York State Museum for half a century and part of it was once used as the New York State Library. Objects in the building have been known to move on their own, and witnesses claim to have seen a shadowy figure moving out of the corner of their eyes. The haunting is alleged to be connected to an Italian worker who mysteriously vanished during construction; some say he was accidently sealed into the building’s foundation and his spirit has remained trapped inside ever since.

Disclaimer: New York Haunted Houses does not endorse or support trespassing to visit real haunts. Before you visit ANY local real haunt, make sure to acquire the appropriate permits and/or permissions, and be respectful of privately owned properties. Countless Haunt Hunters have been arrested, ticketed, and reprimanded by the authorities for trespassing. To avoid this, be sure to get in touch with the property owners before visiting a haunt, and respect their hours of operation, local regulations, and rules for visiting at all times. Happy haunting!