PYTHIAN CASTLE HISTORY // KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS//PYTHIAN CASTLE SPRINGFIELD, MO
PYTHIAN CASTLE HISTORY - KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
This is a short video I made which is a little bit about the history of the Pythian Castle in Springfield, MO and some interesting background on the Knights of Pythias. Are they connected to the FreeMasons? Is there a correlation between the rituals of the Freemasons and the Knights of Pythias? Those are questions I find interesting.
In the next video, we traveled to Springfield, MO to see if there is any truth to the claims that this castle is haunted.
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Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
This is a short aerial movie of The Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri.
Built in 1913, it was originally used as an orphanage by the Knights of Pythias and also served as a meeting hall for the group. In 1942 it was commandeered buy the US military and renamed the Enlisted Men's Service Club where it served as a general hospital to help rehabilitate injured America troops from WWII. At that time, the property featured a bowling alley, library and pool hall, but there was also another surprise – This location also served as a prisoner of war facility and housed high-ranking Germans, Japanese and Italian prisoners. There are prison cells and interrogation rooms in the basement, as well as the guard house.
In 1947 the facility became a Tubercular hospital that served about 500. Today the castle is a privately owned home where it is rented out for many events such as weddings, parties, murder mysteries and even Ghost Tours – After all… It is said that the facility has a very active paranormal presence!
Pythian Castle, Springfield, MO
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Pythian Castle Ghost Hunt 2013 and 2014 investigations
This video is from the best footage from our 2013 and and 2014
ghost hunt at Pythan Castle in Springfield MO.
Pythian Castle - Haunted Ozarks Live! - 10/31/18
Pythian Castle - Haunted Ozarks Live! - 10/31/18
8 Haunted Places in Springfield MO
While there are more than enough things to do in Springfield, MO., there are also some haunted places to visit if you want to be scared out of your skin…this begs a question..
If you don’t pay your exorcist, will you get repossessed?
I kid, Springfield, MO.! While we do have some awesome haunted houses during Halloween, such as Dungeons of Doom and Hotel of Terror, there are some other haunted hotels, theaters and even a University known for their apparitions.
For a fun drinking game, watch our video and take a sip every time you hear the word, “apparently.” Only if you are 21 and up though – and drink responsibly!
Haunted Places in Springfield, MO.
1. Drury University
Drury was founded in 1873, but was built on an Indian burial ground as well as being the center stage for some Civil war battles. It also stands where there used to be Victorian Homes.. one little girl was reported killed in a fire – she went back into her house to grab her teddy bear and never made it out. Some students have seen her in a little pink dress around the campus.
2. The Gilloiz Theater
It opened in 1926, and in the 1960’s rumors came out about an apparition of a little boy who hangs out by the restrooms.
There was also a projectionist named Martin who died in the projection room one fateful New Year’s Eve. People have seen shadows move through the balcony, the main floor and sometimes at the rail of the stage system.
3. Pythian Castle
The cool thing about Pythian Castle is they have ghost tours you can sign up for.
It was built back in 1913 and was many things including a senior citizen’s home and also an orphanage for a while. It was recently shown on Ghost Adventures.
I did have a friend Michelle go on a ghost tour and reveal pictures of unexplained things which were erring on the side of scary. She caught pictures of orbs and other things when she went on the ghost tour with her daughter. *shudders*
4. University Plaza Hotel
Haunted by a dude called “The Colonel” who is most often spotted between midnight and 4am. He is thought to be from the Civil War era. Another place to add to your list of haunted places in Springfield, MO.!
5. Campus Inn
Located on N. Glenstone, there are supposedly two apparitions here. One is Carl, who was a busboy and appears to be harmless. The other is a female apparition who has been known to hit and push guests. Looks like we have a poltergeist in our midst!
6. Springfield Little Theater
Rumored to have been haunted since the 1920s, a stagehand hung himself above the stage. There have been sightings of an extra cast member on stage (who isn’t supposed to be there), and shadows moving along the catwalks.
7. Walnut Street Inn
A three-story bed and breakfast, the Walnut Street Inn was built in the 1880’s and people have reportedly felt they were being “watched.” When they renovated in 1998, some things were stirred up and the activity in the home increased. Some people have claimed seeing a woman sitting at a table near the wall who disappears when you try to talk to her.
8. Phelp’s Grove Park
Apparently, a female apparition has been sighted standing underneath the bridge holding up her wedding dress. A newly-wed couple lost control of their vehicle and died in the park. She is seen standing underneath the third bridge in the park. This is a more recent finding but interesting nonetheless.
There you have it Springfield! Eight haunted places in our queen city. If you know of any other haunted places we missed, be sure to shoot me an email. Halloween is another great time to write about topics of this nature!!
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Passages: Now In Springfield, Missouri
The most influential book of all time comes to life at Passages, a living-history exhibit of the Museum of the Bible. Open for only a limited time, we invite you to engage with the treasures of the Bible at Passages, now in Springfield at Sunshine Street and US 65 open from April 2014 through January 2015.
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Pythian Castle Ghost Hunt 110918
Our last ghost hunt of 2018 was this Fri/Sat overnight event held at Pythian Castle.
I used 2 HD cameras to record the events. One item omitted was from the boys dormitory where hand prints and an infants footprint showed up on the windows. Since no one was expecting this to happen there is no way of knowing if anyone had placed their hands on the windows days before we arrived, next spring when we return we plan on wiping down the windows before the investigation to prevent possible false contamination of the evidence. Another piece of evidence not in this video was a guest photo of a Ouija Board planchette that turned up in their photos, I tried to get a copy of this picture, but it still hasn't been sent in yet.
Pythian Castle Springfield's haunted castle
Exterior of Pythian Castle. Part 2 tomorrow.
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Springfield, Missouri Travel & Tourism - State of the Industry 2019
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Springfield, Missouri - Interesting Facts
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Tamara Finocchiaro - Pythian Castle
Meet Tamara Finocchiaro, owner and operator of Pythian Castle in Springfield, Missouri.
Pythian Castle ghost tour part 2
Part 2 of the tour. Audio only.
Springfield, Missouri (USA) - Facts, History, Economy
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NCPI- Pythian Castle 08/16/14 Pt.II
NCPI traveled to Springfield Missouri for an Ideal Event at the Pythian Castle. Featured Guest John Zaffis from SyFy's Haunted Collector. Dustin Peri from SyFy's Ghost Hunters. Jenny Stewart from Animal Planets The Haunted. In this video NCPI explore some of the paranormal hot spots of the castle. A brief encounter with Jenny Stewart. Short piece from Dustin Peri The Paranormal Rock Star
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Pythian Castle Overnight Ghost Hunt 11/14/2015 - Boys Dorm
Interesting Video from the PTF public overnight ghost hunt at Pythian Castle on 11/14/2015. This was in the old boys dorm and is an attendee's phone application and BooBuddy (from GhostStop) working in tandem.
From the attendee in the room at that time: My daughter, Frankie, had two different apps she was using during that taped segment. In the beginning she had one running that had energy bars at the top that beep and get stronger when you seem to be in communication with an entity. That app is called Ghost Radio. Part way through she switched to a different one that uses a static system white noise and a white bar/line appears when something is present. This app is called White Noise Generator. We had been in all different parts of the castle already that evening and although we had received the digital word messages several time with both apps, it wasn’t until we were back in the boy’s dorm that you could actually see the screen recognize and then audibly verbalize the messages.
And yes, Walter was 68
We have a pretty good video from the interrogation cell where we were in communication with an entity. I’ll have to look at it again tonight but it implied it was a hurt soldier with a helmet, there was something about a lock, steel and gold. There were 4 or 5 of us in there at the time and then a handful more came in and the entity energy dropped away to almost nothing. When someone commented about how it got quite with everyone there, the energy came back and the screen showed “crowd”. The most recent people started backing out and one man said something about the entity didn’t want to talk with so many people. 15 seconds or so passed and the screen came back with “he knew”.
Knights of Pythias
The Knights of Pythias is a fraternal organization and secret society founded in Washington, D.C., on 19 February 1864.
The Knights of Pythias was the first fraternal organization to receive a charter under an act of the United States Congress. It was founded by Justus H. Rathbone, who had been inspired by a play by the Irish poet John Banim about the legend of Damon and Pythias. This legend illustrates the ideals of loyalty, honor and friendship that are the center of the order.
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