THE STORY
Reported Haunting
The abandoned Renwick Smallpox Hospital is one of New York City's most famous haunted ruins. Visitors have reported apparitions, phantom screams, mysterious voices, and shadow figures among the crumbling Gothic walls. The island is a popular destination for paranormal investigations.
Renwick was used as a location to treat smallpox patients, but 13,000 lost their lives here before being dumped into the bay. The building was abandoned in the 1950’s and is now thought to be a dangerous place, often used as a drug den. For those who are brave enough to explore, they might see the ghost of an old woman or hear voices of those who died during the outbreak.