The Watcher House
The American Dream is typically describe as a nuclear family, with children, buying their dream house in the perfect neighborhood. For the Broaddus family of Westfield, New Jersey, their American Dream became a nightmare unlike any ever heard of before. This is a true paranormal mystery with many questions, but not many answers. This is the story of The Watcher House of 657 Boulevard. 657 Boulevard Photo Credit: https://www.housecreep.com/ee/657-boulevard-westfield-nj-us The historic house at 657 Boulevard in Westfield, New Jersey was first built in 1905. William H. Davies, who would become mayor of Westfield, bought the house in 1913 for $1. During his time living in the house, it was struck by lightning which caused damage to the roof. Why was Davies able to purchase such a large home for just a dollar? That is one mystery that has no recorded answer, but gets stranger as the house's history goes on. In 1947, Davies sold the house...