In April 2010 the owners, Tony and Becky Granger, contacted A.P.I. about performing an investigation to validate the claims of paranormal activity they had received from guests as well as from local Bartow folklore…
The Grainger's pay attention to every detail at the Stanford Inn by maintaining its elegance and its irreplaceable position in Bartow's history. Along with the local history, the Inn received attention in the motion picture, "My Girl", which was filmed on location at the inn. "My Girl" starred Dan Aykroyd, Macaulay Culkin, and Jamie Lee Curtis. With all that history, some long time guests have decided to stay…
A.P.I. conducted three investigations and all produced some very interesting evidence including disembodied voices, along with some video anomalies that could not be explained. If you ever find yourself looking for a unique, relaxing way to spend a weekend or a charming lunch or Sunday brunch in the Tea Room, check into the Stanford Inn.
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<--Guests for years have reported hearing what sounds like a party going on at various times of night in the dining and bar area of the Stanford. The Wilson's were known for lavish parties and entertained often at their home.
In the attached EVP, you will hear what we believe to be a woman's voice laughing in the dining room bar area. This EVP was recorded while the home was empty and under video surveillance. No evidence was captured on video in this area.
The second EVP was captured while Larry and Cliff were investigating some whispers first heard in the kitchen area. A male voice was recorded saying what is believed to be, 'Remember grouper'. Neither Cliff nor Larry heard anything at the time, but discovered the voice (actually on the recording twice) when reviewing the recording later.
At the time, 'Remember grouper' made little or no sense; however, further research of the Wilson family revealed that a close family friend named 'Cooper' had passed away suddenly years ago. It would be a safe bet to think the voice wants us to 'remember Cooper'.
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