MacAllister Hall was built around 1895 by George Wilbur, founder of the Wilbur Lumber Co. Wilbur and his family lived in the house until his death in 1922.
In 1927, with a generous donation from Lydia E. Morgan, Carroll College purchased and renovated the building. Named Morgan Manor, the building functioned as the college’s library and Civil war museum until 1942. The building was remodeled into a dormitory six years later. Activity wasn’t reported until the building was used as a dormitory.
In 1979, the building became an administrative building and was given its current name, MacAllister Hall. Staff and professors still claim to experience activity within the building.
REPORTED ACTIVITY:
- CSPR was investigating on the 2nd Floor and had a knocking sound occur on a table
- Apparitions of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur have been seen by residents
- Local legend has it that Lydia Morgan hanged herself in the attic. Though this hasn’t been proven, an apparition of a woman with a noose around her neck is claimed to be seen
- A middle aged man in an overcoat said to resemble Ray Wilbur, son of George, had been seen
- Faculty members still claim to see and hear things
