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Villisca Axe Murder House

October 9, 2012 by  
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There is an old white framed house sitting in a quiet neighborhood in Villisca, Iowa, which is also known as the Axe Murder House. Many people to this day believe that something or someone still wanders through the house. Children’s voices can be heard all over the empty house and there are as well strange […]

The Crescent Hotel

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Photo of Crescent Hotel © by Mark A. Powers The Crescent Hotel was built in 1886 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. They spared no expense creating this deluxe hotel. There was an exquisite ballroom, a stable full of horses for the guests to ride and every small detail of the hotel was exquisite. A worker named […]

Lizzie Borden House

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Everyone knows the pain and suffering that a divorce inflicts upon a child, but who knew that Lizzie Borden would take it so far? On August 4th, 1892, Lizzie Borden did the unthinkable. She supposedly killed her father and stepmother by brutally murdering them with a hatchet. Although Lizzie Borden was later acquitted, the murders […]

Abraham Lincoln’s Ghost

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The White House has long had a reputation for being one of the most haunted places in America. Several former presidents have experienced paranormal occurrences during their presidential terms in office. One of the most remarkable and common sightings has been the ghost of Abraham Lincoln. When Abraham Lincoln was in the White House several […]

Molly Brown House

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One of the most exciting reputedly haunted houses in Denver, Colorado is the Molly Brown House. It’s now known as the Molly Brown House Museum and was originally constructed by Isaac and Mary Large. This family had invested in the silver mines surrounding Denver. In 1893, the silver market crashed. Due to this crisis, Molly […]

St. Augustine Lighthouse

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St. Augustine Lighthouse Photo 1 The light house is located at 81 Lighthouse Avenue in St. Augustine, Florida. Standing on the north of Anastasia Island, it’s easily seen from the mainland. It was built in 1874 and rises 165 feet above sea level. It has 219 steps to complete with small landings that offer resting […]

The Haunted Octagon House

October 9, 2012 by  
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Of all the haunted houses in Washington, the Octagon House is certainly one of the most unusual. First of all, it’s actually a hexagon shape rather than an octagon, containing 3 round rooms inside. The Capitol architect, Dr. William Thornton, designed it to fit a corner lot that had a peculiar shape. It was built […]

Le Pavillon New Orleans

October 9, 2012 by  
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Located at 833 Poydras Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Le Pavillon Hotel has a very interesting history and is considered one of the most haunted hotels in New Orleans. The land this fine hotel was built upon was part of a land grant the founder of the New Orleans Colony gave to the Jesuits. […]

Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel

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The luxurious Roosevelt Hotel opened its doors in 1927 to cater to the members of the Los Angeles, California movie industry. During that time period, if you wanted to see any movie stars, the Roosevelt Hotel Hollywood was the place to do it. Although it was named for Theodore Roosevelt, it was financed by a […]

Lalaurie Mansion

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The LaLaurie Mansion history is one of the most haunted and best known of the New Orleans ghost stories. For over 150 years, the LaLaurie house has been called the most haunted place in the French Quarter. In 1832, Dr. Louis LaLaurie, his wife Delphine, and their daughters moved into the house at 1140 Royal […]

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