Eloise Asylum: The History, the Humanity and the Haunts

by Cassandra St. Croix, Todd Bonner (Foreword)

In America’s early history, the enactment of Poor Laws and the establishment of poorhouses and asylums gave physically, mentally and emotionally disabled people a place to live and eat. But what kind of life did they have in these charity institutions? How did they die and what did they leave behind?This book examines the answers to these questions and more as they arose at Eloise Poorhouse and Psychiatric Hospital. This is not only a brief history of almost 150 years of Eloise, located in Westland, Michigan, but it also introduces you to stories of the true humanity of the lost souls who experienced traumatic deaths that may have led to the current hauntings. Actual paranormal experiences people have had over the past few years along with stunning photographs are revealed for the first time. By combining the history, humanity and haunts, you will meet Eloise through the eyes of those who experienced this sometimes-unforgiving institution firsthand.

237 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 1, 2021

Reviews

[Erin Brodhagen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book takes a look at the history, from when it was the Wayne County Poorhouse to the complex it became, to the treatments that were used, and the hauntings people have experienced to this day.

Overall, very interesting and a great read.

[Justin Broom · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good history, lots of info and loved the haunting section. Been there before and its very accurate