Misha Crews

Love stories about old houses and family secrets.

Angel River invites you to explore its hidden histories and legends in the “Storied Places of Angel River” series. A central focus is the Angel River Hotel, built in 1901 and designed by architect Anders du Wees. Once a bustling hub, its tale includes masquerade parties, a vaudeville magician’s mysterious disappearance, and a recent restoration by a devoted single mother. Today, the hotel combines historic charm with modern comforts, serving as a reminder of the town’s enduring memories and significance.

Angel River’s “Storied Places” series invites you to explore the hidden histories and enduring legends woven into the town’s landscape. This installment focuses on the House on the Hill—first built by founder Gerald Fitzgerald, later ravaged by fire, revived by generations of new inhabitants, and now a sanctuary for lost souls. More than a home, it’s a mirror of the town itself—haunted, hopeful, and never quite finished.

Angel River is a town rich in history and stories. The series “Storied Places of Angel River” invites exploration of its hidden tales, focusing on the Twin Sisters houses by Back of the Moon lake. Built in 1940 by Joseph Kittlewatt for his daughters, their tragic fates during WWII led to their enduring ghostly legacy.