Old Town Manor

Old Town Manor

🏨 hotel

Key West, Florida · Est. 1880

About This Location

A former lodge now serving as a bed and breakfast inn. The beautiful old building was once home to Dr. William Warren and his wife Genevieve, who lived and worked in the historic property.

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The Ghost Story

Old Town Manor, dating to 1886 when it was known as Eaton Lodge, is a classic three-story Greek Revival structure built by Samuel Otis Johnson. Dr. William Richard Warren purchased the home in 1913, using the front porch as a waiting room and front rooms for examinations and surgeries. His wife Genevieve created one of Key West's first ornamental gardens, importing topsoil from the panhandle and utilizing the unusual three-story cistern. The protective spirits of Dr. Warren and Genevieve are said to haunt their former home. Dr. Warren reportedly still paces the halls at night, worrying about his patients. His great-grandson confirmed he used to type speeches on a typewriter late at night, and guests report eerie typing sounds in the hallways. Two ghostly figures walk hand in hand through the gardens—a gentleman in a suit and a woman in an old-fashioned formal gown. Two little girls, possibly twin daughters from a later owner in the late 1800s, have also been reported. Lights go on and off, small objects disappear and reappear, and one woman reported being repeatedly tucked in by an unseen presence. In 2010, paranormal investigators from Tru TV captured EVPs saying don't touch me and go, right now, go. The National Register property is a stop on Key West's ghost tours.

Researched from 6 verified sources including historical records, local archives, and paranormal research organizations. Learn about our research process.

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