If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then James A. Bailey, partner in the famed Barnum & Bailey Circus surely was flattered. Chester Franklin Wickwire upon seeing Mr. Bailey’s home in 1888 hired the same architect to build his home as an exact replica. Chester, Ardell his wife and their two sons Charles and Frederic, moved into the home in 1890. According to current staff, the family may still be roaming the halls of the haunted 1890 house. Chester Wickwire was not only a wealthy man but very prominent in his community. Chester gave a lot of his time and money to support many organizations in his community. Mr. Wickwire died suddenly in 1910 and was remembered by all as a “quiet and modest,Read More…