Researched by Ghosts of Idaho
*Background and Story sumbitted by Rebecca
*If anyone knows of this house when it was in Armstead,
please e-mail us
Background
Years ago there was a town called Armstead, nearby Dillon
Mt. In the early 60's the buildings and houses were moved
to make way for the Clarke Reservor. I don't know where
the cemetary was or if it was moved as well. One building,
an art gallery, was built by a private party in the 40's
or 50's. The building was moved to Salmon over the Lemhi
pass in 1963.
After several temporary sites it eventually was placed on
a daylight basement foundation and converted into a home.
Story
When I bought it, it had been empty for several years and
had a reputation of being haunted. I figured that was just
stories....and most was just kids tales.
The first night in the house we knew something was there.
It wasn't scarry. It felt like we were just observed. Very
non-threatening. I have lived here 14 years now. I have
seen the Ghost three times and several other people have
also seen or heard him over the years. He is not here all
the time...Like he only comes to check up on the building.
The first few years he was here alot...but as the house
had been kept up, he seems to not need to vist as often.
I found a name written on a piece of molding one day...after
a sighting. The name is "Joe".
I believe the Ghost, was the "caretaker" of the
gallery. Or somehow felt a responsibility towards the safe
keeping of the building. "Joe" as I call him...is
or was a big man. His was well over 6 foot tall, his boots
look to be at least a size 13. He was wearing a red plaid
shirt and dark green work pants. The last time I saw him
was about 6 mounts ago. We kind of miss him...but we hope
he is at peace knowing that his house is well taken care
of and loved. |
