New Orleans is steeped in a mysterious and dynamic history, and at Magnolia Mansion, one of the most photographed homes in the city, you can experience that intrigue for yourself.
The home was built in 1857 by a man named Alexander Harris as a home for his bride, Elizabeth Johnson Thompson. Just 11 years after the home was built, Alexander and his brother died there just 24 hours apart.
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The next owners of the home, John Henry Maginnis and his family, didn’t have much better luck with the property. John was struck by lightning ten years after moving into the home.
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It wasn’t until the early 2000s that the home became a hotel, but the former owners don’t seem to have relinquished their grip on the property.
Magnolia Mansion Hotel
The hotel owners have reported all manner of strange goings on, such as doors unlatching themselves and opening without warning and figures appearing in mirrors that are nowhere to be seen in a room.
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Magnolia Mansion is a hot spot for adults, generally used for romantic getaways and weddings. And yet, the sounds of children laughing, talking and playing are often heard throughout the home. The children themselves are nowhere to be seen.
Magnolia Mansion Hotel
Many visitors come to conduct paranormal investigations at the property and the general consensus has been that the spirits roaming the house are friendly. Many other guests in turn are there just to enjoy the history of the home and the city.
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Off-season visitors can stay at the historic home for as a little as $99 a night. Whether you come for a vacation or for a ghost hunt, that’s up to you.
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Magnolia Mansion Hotel
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Learn more with a visit to the mansion’s website, here.
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Address: Magnolia Mansion, 2127 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
