The story
Built in 1909 as a boarding house for Phelps Dodge mining executives, the Oliver House became the site of one of Bisbee's most infamous crimes in 1920 when Nat Anderson, a disturbed mining supervisor, went on a killing rampage that left three people dead before he took his own life. The building sat largely vacant for decades before being reopened as a bed and breakfast. Guests consistently report encounters with Nat Anderson's spirit — a cold, menacing presence in the halls — as well as a woman believed to be one of his victims.
What's reported here
Guests and staff report encounters with a cold, oppressive presence believed by some to be Nat Anderson, along with sightings of a woman thought to be one of his victims. Unexplained footsteps, doors opening or closing on their own, shadowy figures and sudden cold spots are also frequently described.
History & background
Built in 1909 as a boarding house for Phelps Dodge mining executives, the Oliver House became infamous after the 1920 killings carried out by mining supervisor Nat Anderson, who murdered three people before taking his own life. After standing largely vacant for many years, the building was restored and reopened as a bed and breakfast, where its tragic past continues to attract visitors and paranormal investigators alike.