Curtains rumbling, shower curtains swaying, pictures flying—it’s all par for the course at The Historic Anchorage Hotel. Stories of ghostly happenings have been circulating at the hotel for many years, and are considered to be related to the death of Anchorage’s first Chief of Police, Jack Sturgus. On February 20, 1921 at 9:15 p.m., Police Chief John J. “Black Jack” Sturgus was found shot in the back with a bullet from his own gun, steps away from The Historic Anchorage Hotel. It is rumored that his ghost returns to the scene of the crime each year, haunting the location of his untimely death and seeking justice for a crime still unsolved to this day.
Sightings are so frequent at our haunted hotel in Anchorage that we keep a ghost log in which a number of our guests have shared their encounters. In addition to the ghost of Jack Sturgus, past guests have seen several different specters make their way through our halls and facilities. A more detailed account of some of these ghosts were featured on Today.com.
While an abundance of paranormal activity may scare some, we can assure you that the rich and interesting history of The Historic Anchorage Hotel will make for an unforgettable stay.
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