The legend of this two-story Pleasanton building begins back in 1864 when it was built by Wells Fargo to act both as a bank and rooming area for employees. The wine cellar, which was built by Chinese immigrants was linked to a tunnel system that went to the Pleasanton Hotel and other businesses. The updtairs later became a brothel. As years rolled on, in the 1950’s the property housed a bar and then in 1959, pizza was made for the first time.
Over the years people passing by the building has seen a woman dressed in Victorian clothing standing in an upstairs window. Employees have also caught sight of the woman. A mirror in the pizza parlor is said to have the word “boo” written on it by an unseen hand. Employees have also said that glasses on the bar slip off and crash to the floor. There have also been numerous other unexplained things happen.
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Charlotte Julie Fred Kat Caren John
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The Investigation
Equipment was set up at about 10 p.m. after the shop closed. Caren did a walk through during the setup and
noted the alleged presence of a woman who seems to be able to come and go as she pleases. Caren felt she
had a strong connection to children and enjoyed visiting the shop when children are present.
As Caren made her walk-through, team members placed cameras in the basement, in the kitchen, in the bar area
and facing the mirror. They then did a walk-through with meters to get a baseline reading of the investigation
area.
After setting up the cameras, team members then took control
pictures with digital cameras. Lights were turned off and the
investigation began,
As Charlotte manned the monitor at the control center,
investigators made their way down into the basement and
conducted EVP sessions and other tests.
Julie soon returned and both she and Charlotte headed over to
the bar area of the restaurant and started conducting an EVP
session.
Caren soon joined the two and all asked questions as Charlotte
held and recorded through the Sonic Ear.
A few minutes later, they were joined by the rest of team and the
questioning continued.
About 30 minutes later, Charlotte, Caren, Kat and John went into
the basement to conduct another EVP session while other team
members worked upstairs.
Using dousing rods and with Caren allegedly channelling the
woman, Charlotte asked pointed questions and the rods seemed
to respond in yes or no answers.
Fred begins taking baseline readings.
After about 45 minutes, the team decided to
head back upstairs and Charlotte spoke
with an employee about the happenings at
the restaurant.
At about 1 a.m., the team decided to end
the investigation.
Evidence
One EVP was obtained in the bar area.
Investigators, after looking at the mirror felt
that water may have caused the letters to
appear as the mirror does have water
streaks on it.
The glasses or bottles which have been said
to move off the bar could be caused by the
vibration of tremors, earthquakes or even
by a passing truck.
Conclusion
Inconclusive. One EVP does not make a
haunting. More investigation is needed.
John takes a close look at the allegedly haunted mirror.
Let us know what you think this EVP says. This was taken in the dining area near the bar.
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