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During the Lebanese Civil War, from 1975 to 1990, snipers took up residence in several Beirut buildings in what became known as the "Battle of the Hotels.". Construction on the 40-story Beirut ...
Gore Orphanage is the subject of a local legend in Northern Ohio, which refers to a supposedly haunted ruin near the city of Vermilion in Lorain County, Ohio.The ruin is a building that formerly housed the Swift Mansion and, later, the Light of Hope Orphanage, and is the subject of local urban legends, whereby the violent deaths of young adults and children are alleged to have occurred.
The building was abandoned in 2007. Since then, there are numerous stories about paranormal activities within the building such as a lady in red, ghost sightings in the basement, and mysterious ride hailing orders, postal deliveries and job interview invitations coming from the tower. The building remains a popular spot among local ghost hunters.
From derelict Gilded Age mansions in America to decrepit ruins of dictator largesse around the world, these 10 abandoned mansions are frightfully fascinating.
Hastings House, Kolkata: This is one of the oldest buildings in the Alipore region. It was constructed by Governor-General Warren Hastings, and later it became the Governor's residence. Now, the University of Calcutta runs a women's college here. Many students have reported seeing ghosts inside the building and on the grounds. [26]
From crumbling rock walls and abandoned cars to spring houses and quarry blast shelters, traces of the past remain in these natural areas. Hike past abandoned buildings, ruins, old cars and more ...
Brown Grand Theatre in Concordia has stories of a ghost that haunts the theater. [65] Sallie House in Atchison. Known to be haunted by a little girl named Sallie who died during a surgery, as well as several demons from satanic rituals being done in the basement. It is widely considered to be one of the most haunted places in the United States.
Building began in 1987 and came to a halt in 1992 with the fall of the Soviet Union and a downturn in North Korea's economy. Standing at just over 1,000 feet tall, the hotel is the most visible ...