Linda Vista Hospital Investigation

Check out our flickr account for more photos from our Linda Vista investigation. We are currently working on permission to go inside for a further investigation. We unfortunately had a difficult time tonight with some locals posing as security for the property even though we never tresspassed on the site.














Tonight, Westside Paranormal engaged in its first official paranormal investigation. Though we weren't entirely prepared, and discovered a few obstacles, we still had a really good time.

Our first stop of the night brought us to the Linda Vista Community Hospital. Built in 1904, its purpose was to serve the Santa Fe Railroad employees. By 1937, it became the Linda Vista Community Hospital. During this time, it underwent numerous phases of expansion, which is evident in the building's six floors. The design ranging from classical revival to art deco and streamline modern periods.

A year before closing in 1990, a survey reported the hospital had a facility that housed 150 beds and provided service under medicare and medicaid programs. It had nine full-time registered nurses, and roughly 53 full-time personnel.


















It inevitably closed in 1991, once the hospital ceased to function or offer in-patient care. It has since been shut down, and closed off. It is now available for film locations. The lobby and first floor of the facilities have been maintained for these purposes. The owners have also added on a chapel as well as a much larger version of the morgue for just same reason.

Paranormal investigations have conducted investigations a few times at this particular location. All the different teams report mysterious noises, and feelings of uncomfortableness while in the hospital. Those interested in holding their own personal paranormal research within the hospital, will be allowed during the film off season, and for the price of 150 bucks an hour.

All in all, a very interesting place with a long history. We will follow up with Linda Vista in the future, hopefully gaining the opportunity to enter the premises.














Our second stop of the night brought us to old town Pasadena; The haunted forest. Located at the bend of lake avenue, it's tall gates are distinctive and warning. Originally a driveway to a prestigious resort, the road is now worn and weathered, and frankly a little dangerous. Good hiking shoes are a must, and definitely some day light.

We didn't walk in very far, as it was completely pitch black, and we had but one flash light with us. Aside from the dark, there are most likely bums lingering around the woods, and we had no form of protection.

The trails up to the top of the cobb estate forest, where the resort once stood, is about a two mile hike. Though, research has informed me that the foundation of the resort still remains. I've also learned that there was a railway that resided on this location, and artifacts can be found up at the top. Staircases and beautiful views are also things to expect after the hike, but we decided to save this for a day before the sun goes down.

We've yet to uncover the reason why the resort shut down, or why is was eventually knocked down. We also have not yet found any true reason to believe the forest is haunted, despite the fact that the place is creepy looking, and you get a sense of uneasiness while there.

This location is another place we will be visiting simultaneously. Next trip out, we will get some pictures to post up.

For now, this what we have. Tune in next sunday for our second investigation!