Haunted+Places

**__ThE WeiRd aNd tHe wONdeRfuL __**   Architecture Shops Survey [|Reflective Blog] Home            The State Library The State Library was built in 1854. There are three well known ghosts in residence. In the arts library there have been sightings of a former librarian, an elderly lady called Grace she loves to keep an eye on the childrens' books. Another spirit is often seen at the southern end of the closed Arts stacks. A well dressed gentleman with a moustache is fiercely protective of the music room and piano. Sometimes music books are found spread across the floor in the morning after one of his visitations. Other presences have been known to switch off lights, play pranks and delight in frightening people. The Old Melbourne Gaol is also said to be extremely haunted by many miserable souls.

The Federici Theatre

The Princess Theatre is one of Melbourne’s most outstanding landmarks. It is said to be haunted by the famous actor Federici Baker. On the night of the 3rd of March Federici was performing in the Opera, ‘Faust’. While he was singing he was slowly being lowered through a trap door. It was meant to appear like he was dramatically returning to the fires of hell. Unfortunately he had a massive heart attack and died. When the other actors were told after the show, they were shocked because they swore that Federici was bowing onstage with them as the curtain came down. His story is well known to many people in Melbourne. After his terrible death he is said to roam around the theatre, sitting in random seats or walking on stage. A number of people have spotted him but so far there has been no proof to back up their claims. A rumour has it that if you spot his ghost good luck will come your way.