Down the street from Garrick’s Head Pub and a stone throw from the Parliament buildings .
Dating back to 1852, Helmcken House stands as the original dwelling of Dr. John Sebastian Helmcken, the city’s pioneer physician.
As his health faltered, his devoted daughter, Dolly, played the piano deep into the night to bring solace to his ailing days.
Upon his passing, Dolly preserved his chamber meticulously, creating an enduring bond between the realms.
In the hush of nocturnal hours, the piano’s spectral melody still resonates, accompanied at times by the apparition of Dolly herself, a phantom silhouette glimpsed through the attic windows.
An enigmatic convergence occurs as visitors recount ethereal encounters where Dr. Helmcken and his daughter appear in spectral unison, sharing a piano duet that bridges the chasm between life and afterlife.