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…

The Haunted U.S.S. North Carolina The U.S.S North Carolina was the lead of the NC class battleships. She was also the 4th warship in the US Navy to be named after the state of North Carolina. In World War II, she was the very first of the new American battleships to enter service. During her years or service in the war, she accumulated several battle stars and now many years after, she is still considered active as one of the most haunted places in America. After undergoing war exercises, the U.S.S. North Carolina became part of the Pacific Theater of Operations. According to sailors in the Pacific, she was the “most beautiful thing they had ever seen.” She spent some time helping US marines landRead More…

Nothing was more up-to-date when it was built, or is more obsolete today, than the railroad station. — Ada Louise Huxtable Most Haunted Places in America: Union Station Back in the late 19th and early 20th century the railroad was a major means of transportation. Cities were born and died because of them. Union Station in Kansas City MO. was a great example of this. Union Station was a major hub of activity for nearly 50 years before starting its decline. Currently renovated, it still offers train service through Amtrak, as well as being one of the most haunted places in America. Union Station was the replacement for the Union Depot which had been in service since 1878. After the second great Kansas City floodRead More…

Although it wasn’t commissioned until after World War II, the idea behind the USS Salem was developed years before, during the war. For years, engineers debated on whether it should be a 6” or 8” gun cruiser. The previous generations of battle ships were also lacking the best radar technology. The USS Salem and her sister ships were designed to address these issues. She was eventually designed with an 8” rapid fire guns and turrets. This class of ships is integral to the history of the US Navy. They were able to analyze the performance of the previous generation of ships, and responded with new designs for superior ships. Only a few models of this ship were commissioned, and today, only one – the USS Salem – remains.Read More…