History & local legend
The Philadelphia Canoe Club occupies an old mill building near the meeting of Wissahickon Creek and the Schuylkill River. Its haunting tradition centers on the miller’s daughter, who is said to remain in the upstairs rooms.
People described feeling her presence there, particularly around a bed. Dogs brought into the building were said to act as though they were guarding it. A mirror also drew attention because its surface reportedly remained clear of dust while nearby objects did not.
Downstairs, the activity took a different form: lights and appliances appeared to operate without anyone turning them on.
