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Wednesday, October 31, 2001

Local places said to be haunted
Reports of paranormal activity in area

Tired of the fake gore and masks that are expected of the many haunted houses that pop up across the city during Halloween? Maybe this year you should venture out into the Metroplex to a spot that has been reported to experience paranormal activity. Here is a list of local haunts that can help make your Halloween something to remember. The following are reports from the Web site www.lonestarspirits.org and may not necessarily be confirmed.

FORT WORTH

  • Del Frisco’s Steakhouse
    812 Main Street
    Fort Worth 76102
    Used to be a bathouse in the 1800s where a man was shot in the head. His spirit roams the banquet halls and the upstairs bar.

  • Jamba Juice (Formerly Fort Worth Books and Video)
    400 Main Street
    Fort Worth 76102
    There is an unknown presence reported by several customers, and there have been reports of footsteps and strange lights.

  • Log Cabin Village
    2100 Log Cabin Village Lane
    Fort Worth 76109
    There have been reports of an over-powering presence in an upstairs bedroom. The smell of lilacs and a female apparition have also been reported in the Foster Cabin.

  • The Maverick
    100 East Exchange Avenue
    Fort Worth 76106
    Located in the Fort Worth Stockyards, there have been reports of a ghostly woman leaving roses upstairs in The Maverick.

  • Miss Molly’s Hotel
    109-1/2 West Exchange Avenue
    Fort Worth 76106
    This former bordello, also located in the Stockyards, has had a few apparitions spotted within its walls.

  • The Spaghetti Warehouse
    600 East Exchange Avenue
    Fort Worth 76106
    The third floor is reportedly haunted by a woman who was killed during a fire. Fire marks are still visible on the walls.

  • Texas Wesleyan University
    1201 Wesleyan Street
    Fort Worth 76105
    There have been reports of paranormal activity in the fine arts building. A ghostly observer reportedly sits in the audience during rehearsals, roams the building and plays the piano. Students call her Georgia. Another possible haunting is in the West Library where a smell of smoke, choking sensations and a feeling of being watched has been reported.

DALLAS

  • Lizard Lounge
    2424 Swiss Avenue
    Dallas 75204
    A “man in black” has been reported and haunts the old audience seating area. Unknown spirits have wreaked havoc in the dressing rooms when it was a theater.

  • Majestic Theater
    1925 Elm Street
    Dallas 75201
    Reports have been made that phone lines light up when no one is there. Backdrops move of their own accord and strange smells have been experienced. The phenomena has been attributed to a benefactor named Karl Hoblitzelle.

  • Preston Road
    A large group of spirits dressed in early 20th century clothing have been spotted moving north in the area between Beltline and Spring Valley.

  • Snuffers Restaurant
    3526 Greenville Avenue
    Dallas 75206
    After the building was remodeled, there have been reports of an appearance of an unidentified spirit.
   

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