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Moss Mansion - Billings, MT - MT-1109-1B

Site Picture: 
Moss Mansion
Case ID: 
MT-1109-1B
Date: 
11/13/09
Time: 
22:00 - 04:00
Type: 
Historic
Site Address: 
914 Division St
Billings, Mt 59101


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Site History: 

The Moss Mansion Historic House Museum is located in Billings, Montana on 914 Division St. It is a turn of the century, red-stoned mansion built by P.B. Moss, who moved to Billings from Paris, Missouri. It was inhabited solely by Mr. and Mrs. Moss, their six children, and 3 servants until 1984. The house was built for a cost of $105,000, when most homes averaged about $3000. It has 28 rooms, and is 60 feet (18 m) square. It rises 45 feet (14 m) into the air.


The Mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors can still see the original furniture, draperies, carpets and fixtures during a one-hour guided tour. Seasonal exhibits are also featured. The Moss Mansion was designed by the famous New York Architect, Henry Hardenbergh, who also designed the original Waldorf-Astoria, Plaza Hotel, The Dakota, Williard Hotel, and Copely Hotel. The Moss Mansion is operated by the Billings Preservation Society, Inc., a non-profit organization.

During this investigation we did try to experiment. The Moss Family was very big with music. We tried to reproduce era music in conducting our own tests with the Singapore Theory. Results did very and much of the evidence is up for debate.

Deaths (Related to site): 
P.B. Moss died February 1, 1947 at the Mansion
Martha Ursula Woodson Moss died at the Mansion (Cerebral Hemorrhage) November 6, 1951
Melville Hollingsworth Moss died at the Mansion November 2, 1984
Virginia Moss Born in the Mansion February 14th 1903 and died of diphtheria in the Mansion April 2nd, 1908
Reports of Activity: 

Reports go all the way back to the 1980's when Melville Moss was being taken care of by a nurse. Since Melville was unable to get to the 2nd floor sleeping quarters they setup a bed in the alcove of the master staircase. The nurse had a cot in the hallway going to the kitchen. One night before Melville passed away the nurse heard some sounds. Thinking that Melville may have passed she went to check. The nurse reported that Melville was fine however she did see a little girl on the landing of the master staircase. The nurse quickly returned to bed.

The apparition of a man has been seen coming down the master staircase to the main floor. The man is believed to be P.B. Moss.

Reports of a cool breeze going up and over people have been reported throughout the Mansion.

Equipment: 
Sony ICD-UX70 Audio Recorder
Sony ICD-PX720 Audio Recorder
Olympus VN-4100PC Audio Recorder
Olympus VN-5200PC Audio Recorder
Lutron EMF-822A EMF Detector
MelMeter 8704 EMF Detector
TriField Meter
K2 Meter
Non-Contact Thermometers
Ambient Air Thermometers
Parabolic Microphone
Passive Infrared Motion Sensors (PIR)
DVR System (8 Camera)
Moditronic 12MP Deep IR Camera
Sony Handycam DCR-TRV103 Hi8
Sony Handycam DCR-SR65 HDD
EMF Readings: 
• Mansion baseline readings at 0.5 mG+ • Dining room would spike to 5.4 mG • Master Staircase 6.1 mG (Due to electrical runs under the floor)
Evidence Collected (Video): 

Investigator Comments: 

Lora Mattox


During Singapore experiment I believe I saw a shadow in the French parlor near the harp, also I thought I saw a shadow in the library and heard some type of noise.

Dustin Benner:


In PB office while taking IR photo's I heard what sounded like foot steps behind the desk. When I turned it seemed to have a dark shadow pace from left to right. Dani and I did take several more photo's.


While in command I think a shadow moved behind Lora on the stairs. Lora and the group did hear a knock. Lora's team heard 2 loud bangs, the first from the master bedroom and the second from the nursery. This was seen on the DVR however we were not able to find this. It could have been my eyes playing tricks.

Mike Regalado


k2 meter's went off at same time 3 times. The k2's went to the same level each time.(orange level) Also on third floor in office behind the infrared camera karen and I both and the exact time get colder only around waist level Dustin came up to the room and the temp went back to normal.

Ryan Dorn:


Dining room there were a couple instances of k2 activity. Could not recreate or get to happen on command. Unexplained.

Curtis Mattox


Mike, and I were on second floor and started a flashlight session. The flashlight came on and off, but not on command. The K-II would light up to orange, but not on command. Then heard a sound which was also caught on parabolic mic.

Conclusion: 

In this amazing home you can find some the best preserved moments in time. Also what seems to be some paranormal activity as well. We have not been able to determine what kind of activity. One person said it's as if they are just continuing to live without knowing we are even there.

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