Hill View Manor
Hill View Manor which has played many roles over its long history. Originally built in 1925, it started as a home for the poor, where those released from prison could learn a new skill and get back on their feet.
People often think that old, poor houses are "haunted" because they are more likely to have a tragic history, such as deaths that occurred in the house due to illness, accidents, inappropriate activities, or violence. These locations would also be used to house tuberculosis patients. Tragic events could leave behind "residual energy" that people interpret as ghostly activity. Additionally, the poor condition of these buildings can make people feel uneasy. These locations would be funded by local counties, but most have been closed in the mid-1980s to early 1990s due to lack of funding or reports of inappropriate activity. As a result, many of these abandoned sites have become the focus of urban explorers and paranormal enthusiasts, potentially stimulating the paranormal activity that is housed within.
Hill View Manor which has played many roles over its long history. Originally built in 1925, it started as a home for the poor, where those released from prison could learn a new skill and get back on their feet.
The Center contains a main museum building, originally built as the Lake County Poor House in 1876.