Built in 1887, this Aurora, Missouri location reportedly operated as a saloon, gambling hall, and illegal basement brothel by 1890, though some historians maintain it was simply the historic Gibson Hotel.
Reported Paranormal Activity
- Audio & Visuals: Shadowy figures, disembodied giggles in the basement, and heavy footsteps pacing the former gambling hall.
- Physical Sensations: An overwhelmingly oppressive atmosphere and reports of unseen forces physically scratching staff members.
- Spirits: Encountered entities allegedly include a tragically murdered woman and men killed over card games (including a spirit identifying as Charles Dunham).
Current Operations The main floor now operates as an antique store, while the basement and upper levels function as an active paranormal research facility offering public ghost hunts and private investigations.
