The Crosby Community Center hall was built as a two-room schoolhouse in 1926-27. It is the second school built for Crosby. It opened in 1928. It was built using the same plans as the schools in the areas of Holly and Seabeck. Kitsap County School District engaged the services Stephan & Stephen Architects, located in Seattle Washington to design the schoolhouses.
The Crosby School is the only “sister” school remaining in the area. The Holly School burned down in 2022. The Seabeck School was moved to Brownsville in the 1950s and was converted into a church, losing many of its historic features. The Crosby School closed in 1946.
The Crosby Community Club was deeded the Crosby School hall and property on August 21, 1947. The Crosby School serves as a historic backdrop for most club activities. The hall is also used as a rental venue which helps to defer some of the cost of its maintenance. For residents of the area, the Crosby Community Center is more than just a building. It is a place where they celebrate and commemorate life events. It is a place for weddings, baby showers, bridal showers, graduations, family reunions and memorial services. It has been and continues to be the community’s gathering place,
Reports of paranormal activity specifically at the Crosby Community Center in Seabeck, Washington are not found in publicly available sources. General searches for hauntings in the area or at the community center turn up no credible accounts or documented ghost stories.
However we were contacted by the club and asked to come investigate the clubhouse. Members of the club described hearing unexplained noises and whispering. Some Staff members reported having a feeling of someone being present when they were actually alone.
During our investigation we didn’t experience anything paranormal. Unusual sounds were typical of old buildings, the furnace turning on and off, etc. We left our equipment run overnight and returned in the morning to retrieve them. We had several Audio recorders and Video cameras set up on the main floor and down in the basement.
Check out our evidence locker to see what we found.