
087 Most Haunted: Chicago Water Tower
02/02/22 • 131 min
4 Listeners
Is the Chicago Water Tower Haunted?
Is the Chicago Water Tower haunted? Special guest host Mondo joins Ghostly to talk about one of the most haunted places in Chicago, the Water Tower on Michigan Avenue. It’s also one of the oldest buildings in the city, having survived the Great Chicago Fire. Dion McGill from Off the Beaten Podcast joins us to talk about the city we love and the Magnificent Mile area. Listener discretion advised for this episode. Listen and vote!
Questions Explored in this Episode
Where, when, and why was the Chicago Water Tower built? How did it survive the fire? What is it used for now? How did Chicago make its water safe to drink? Did someone die the night of the fire and is that spirit still in the building? What other spirits have been seen? Is it full of paranormal activity?
Chicago Water Tower & Chicago Avenue Pumping Station, as published in 1886Vote on the Episode
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Listener Mail
This week’s listener mail is about a haunted house with a haunted doorbell. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to [email protected] and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!
Waterworks. Alternate Title: Chicago burnt district. Ely, Cook, 1847- PhotographerHistory of the Chicago Water Tower
Pat explores the history of the buildings and how they were an important part of the growth of the city. Special guest Dion McGill from Off the Beaten Podcast joins us for a very special interview to set the scene in Chicago and the area around the building.
The Debate – Water Tower
Pat and Rebecca debate the paranormal evidence including a shadowy figure and mysterious phone calls. And you know Mondo has a song (or two) for us!
Water Tower 806 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, USAPoll Results
Did listeners think the House of Death was haunted? Want to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.
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Is the Chicago Water Tower Haunted?
Is the Chicago Water Tower haunted? Special guest host Mondo joins Ghostly to talk about one of the most haunted places in Chicago, the Water Tower on Michigan Avenue. It’s also one of the oldest buildings in the city, having survived the Great Chicago Fire. Dion McGill from Off the Beaten Podcast joins us to talk about the city we love and the Magnificent Mile area. Listener discretion advised for this episode. Listen and vote!
Questions Explored in this Episode
Where, when, and why was the Chicago Water Tower built? How did it survive the fire? What is it used for now? How did Chicago make its water safe to drink? Did someone die the night of the fire and is that spirit still in the building? What other spirits have been seen? Is it full of paranormal activity?
Chicago Water Tower & Chicago Avenue Pumping Station, as published in 1886Vote on the Episode
Done listening to this episode? Go vote on what you think at ghostlypodcast.com/polls. #TeamBeliever #TeamSkeptic
Listener Mail
This week’s listener mail is about a haunted house with a haunted doorbell. Have a spooky story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to [email protected] and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!
Waterworks. Alternate Title: Chicago burnt district. Ely, Cook, 1847- PhotographerHistory of the Chicago Water Tower
Pat explores the history of the buildings and how they were an important part of the growth of the city. Special guest Dion McGill from Off the Beaten Podcast joins us for a very special interview to set the scene in Chicago and the area around the building.
The Debate – Water Tower
Pat and Rebecca debate the paranormal evidence including a shadowy figure and mysterious phone calls. And you know Mondo has a song (or two) for us!
Water Tower 806 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, USAPoll Results
Did listeners think the House of Death was haunted? Want to listen to our previous episodes? Check them out here.
Done Listening to the Water Tower Episode?
Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes, Spotify or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.
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Visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls.
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Is the Screaming Bridge Haunted?
Is the Screaming Bridge in Arlington, Texas haunted? Following a tragic series of deaths, this bridge was removed before it could keep killing. Since then, visitors claim to hear screaming and to see ghostly headlights. Listener discretion advised for this episode. Listen and vote!
Questions Explored in this Episode
What happened in 1961 at the Screaming Bridge? Where is it and what has happened to the area? Why do people think it’s haunted? What are the lights people see and screams people hear? What other paranormal activity happens at the bridge? Is it haunted?
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History of the Screaming Bridge
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Canva image of water running over rocks with a bridgeThe Debate
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Also consider joining our Patreon for all sorts of great extra Ghostly, including our new show, GhostlyX, which comes out on the opposite weeks of Ghostly. We talk about listener comments, share paranormal news, and talk to interesting guests about our favorite paranormal topics. You can also get early access to Ghostly episodes, Rebecca’s creepy bedtime stories, and a monthly AMA with Pat and Rebecca! Join today: ghostlypodcast.com/support/
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Sources for this Week’s Episode
The Boneyard: http://www.theboneyard.org/screaming_bridge_arlington_texas.php
Amino Apps: https://aminoapps.com/c/urban-legends-cryptids/page/blog/arlingtons-screaming-bridge-texas/r1GP_jlUeuxVWYlb3rlbmQBlvPj8qQjRP2
Only in Your State: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/texas/screaming-bridge-tx/
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