With mounting expenses and aging buildings needing repair, the school closed in 1979 after 114 years in service. Joliet- The Joliet Area Historical Museum The museum is located at the corners of Cass Street and Ottawa Street in downtown Joliet. Today, the cemetery tended to, but many of the graves have been vandalized over the years. When you enter the upstairs master bedroom, no matter the time of year, it is always warm. Among those seen are the ghosts of slaves, a cowboy, a caretaker, and a prostitute. She then took the picture and reported that there was a large black spot that looked like it had hundreds of screaming faces in it. There has also been shadowy images seen in the pool area, and the gym/stage area. The cemetery is now in the middle of the Rubio Woods Forest Preserve, owned by Cook County. Chicago-The Congress Hotel-This is a pretty old hotel and has been the site of several paranormal events. Chicago-Webster's Wine Bar-The apparition of a man has been seen at the bar on the second floor. The ghosts of the former servants are said to walk the long halls, corridors, and dining rooms of the mansion. Its termed headless because, Read More 17 Abandoned Places In Iowa [MAP]Continue. The old buildings have been torn down to make way for the new. Harpo Studios is located at 1058 West Washington Boulevard. Of all the abandoned places in Illinois, this hospital harbors one of the darkest histories on our list. This home, originally named Hickory Hill, is considered not only one of the most haunted places in Southern Illinois, but in the nation. Eastern Illinois University, Charleston,IL 61920 Phone: (217)581-2223. Many people consider this one of Chicagoland's most haunted places. Belleville-Belleville West-In the auditorium of the old Belleville West campus, now the Lindenwood University campus, is reportedly haunted by a former teacher that died prior to the production of her play. Located at 1184 West Main Street, Decatur, IL 62522 Phone:(217)424-6210Decatur-Old Nehi Plant-The old brick tower that is located at this abandoned bottling company is haunted by a malevolent spirit that attacked a little boy and almost killed him. Not too far away is a stone cabin that a ghost of a man has been seen. The police had investigated seven murders in or around the Chopin Club, the place had come to be known locally as the Blood Bucket. The campus has been closed, but that does not stop people from hopping the fence and running from security guards. Web81 miles from Danville, IL Ramsey Cemetery, established in 1851 with the burial of namesake Alexander Ramsey, is also known as Casbar Cemetery and is a nighttime teen hangout. The side that is on the side where Rt. Many people passing by have seen a little boy calling out "mama, mama", "dada-dada", it is believed that his family was moved to the new cemetery, but his body was unable to be located. WebDanville, Illinois 5.9 miles from Westville, IL Fischer Theater was a 19th century opera house located in Danville, IL that has served many purposes over the years including housing, At Harrison Cemetery, visitors have heard crying and moaning and had an eerie feeling that something is watching them. The entire area around the bridge is known to be haunted. 41.85698, -87.64797Photo Credit: Mark Susina flickr.com. The site had a dam, washing plant, engine house, and four blast furnaces capable of processing up to 2,000 tons of iron per day. People have reported seeing an apparition ofWelch lying in a large pool of blood in the middle of the road. People have reported hearing unexplained footsteps and voices. Construction was finished in 1981. While a sense of sadness permeates these spots, we cant help but be fascinated by the way theyve been reclaimed by nature and, sometimes, found themselves at the center of local legends. The historic buildings that house the Slippery Noodle have been around for a while, since 1850, so it has its share of spirits. The Chicago Tunnel Company began constructing over 60 miles of underground tunnels. For more information about McPike Mansion, please visit the McPike Website. Sources may be a little girl who was visiting and drowned in the basement pool, or James Allison himself. Chicago-Holy Family Church-The unidentified apparition of a woman dressed in white has been seen here by parishioners and clergy at this Protestant church. The park had an excellent opening season as the harsh Illinois heat bore down on its residents. It is believed to dated back from the early days of Chicago. Lockers doors, and classroom doors have been known to open and close by themselves. Cherry Valley-Blood point Road-Blood Point Road intersects with Sweeney road and there is a spot to pull over near a stone wall. McClure-Grapevine Trail (Dead Mans Curve)-The road is filled with treacherous curves, and therefor has had quite a few car accidents. Alton-St. Anthonys Hospital-As any hospital, this one is haunted by several ghosts. This 1879 former courthouse is now a bed and breakfast inn with a twist; it still retains many of its original features dating back to when it served as the town jailhouse. There were rumors that the Larsons kept a severely retarded child chained up in one of the rooms. To stay in business, the plant had to shut down the Ingalls-Shepard Division and attempted to sell the facility. There arestilltwo single story cottages and six two story cottagesthat remain untouched. By the end of the experiments in 1941, 462 patients would die, and close to 200 would have escaped. On the other side of the road is a field that has paths that lead into a wooded area. Bartonville-State Hospital-There have been many paranormal events that have taken place here. While I could find out why the site is abandoned, Id guess either light pollution or a lack of funding is responsible. There have been reports of seeing the blood stains on the walls and the stairs where this took place. The girl asked him, "do you want to play with me?" Joliet-Rialto Square Theater-The beautiful granite theater in the heart of downtown Joliet was originally built in 1925-1926. It is reported thatafter practices she moves props around. The building looks like a giant armchair. Despite this success, Cario was faced deep racial divides that would lay a stain on the towns reputation. Quincy-The Old Rebel House-A house once stood here and was said to have housed the devil. The home in the photo below appears to have its garage door the completely wrong way. The next July 4 that falls on a Friday is in 2014. A few hours later, they ran from the home too. Later residents of the home were unable to remove the bloodstains from the oak floors, no matter how much they tried. Chicago-Jane Addams Hull House-This is a landmark structure, that was constructed in 1856 by Charles Hull is the alleged refuge of the "devil baby." There is also an area of the cemetery referred to as Hell Hallow, where there was eight unsolved murders in the 1930's. There are five known ghosts. Your email address will not be published. It is the 10th most dangerous place to live in Illinois, which is why it makes On a few occasions the orbs seem to follow the car and then suddenly disappear. However, strange phenomena such as rocks flying out of nowhere at passing motorists and glowing globules in the woods have been reported. When they got closer the lady disappeared into thin air. He caused more than 22 structural fires in Kokomo. The front staircase is a hot spot for orbs, and a small mist has been seen as well. Criminals along with prisoners of war during the Civil War were housed inside. Hunting for abandoned places in Illinois? People have reported seeing the ghosts of these small children, as well as hearing the voices of children saying,"Food" and "Food Please". The building stood vacant for over a year, then a dry cleaner moved into the building. McHenry-McHenry East High School-Students, teachers, and staff members have all seen the ghost of a man that walks around the school almost daily. In these buildings people are overcome by a strong feeling of depression. Upon entering the grounds a strange feeling of being watched is felt, and if you go around to the back of the house you can still see the blood splattered in the meat shed. This one can be found by traveling on Veteran's Parkway and continuing through the light, this will bring you to California which connects Sheridan Road and Broadway. In 1909 William Froggie James was suspected of rape and murder, but an investigation was never completed due to the mob that ensued. The spooky sort love Zion Church Cemetery, say locals. Toward the back of the cemetery you will find the grave of a rapist that is bound forever to his grave. Building-A man was found dead in the basement of this building, but the cause of death was undetermined. There is a feeling like you are being watched. No matter your reason for visiting, you'll love this locale. People have reported hearing arguing when no one else is around. And the shadows of people seem to move on their own, even when the person is not moving. The nun went to the 13th floor of the building and hung herself. Share your thoughts with us by leaving a Facebook comment or recommend some of your favorite purportedly haunted places in Illinois by completing our nomination form. A crowd of over 10,000 gathered to see him lynched. However, these photos were taken recently. The Biograph Theater is now abandoned and located on the north-side of Chicago on Clark Street.Chicago-Civic Opera House Building / Kemper Insurance Building-"The armchair building" was built by Greek immigrant Samuel Insull. There is a bridge where a man hung himself, on the anniversary of his death..people have seen him ghost hanging from the bridge. The teacher could not live with this and hung herself at the top of the stairs. The area is open to the public for exploration, hiking, and biking. He refused to do it. People have heard strange noises, and seeing shadowy figures. In 1956 Judy and Dollie Walta opened a music school in the house. There is no doubt people can feel a great and indescribable presence when they visit these sites. The man usually shows up as an orange glowing ball of light in the field beside the cemetery. People have heard Tom Toms, Indian Chats, and footsteps. There have been numberous suicides by guests that have jumped from the upper floors into the Fox River. Some of the many oddities at St. Joseph's College include a spirit in the chapel, a rumored exorcism at Aquinas Hall and reports of witnesses hearing voices in their heads inside Drexel Hall. Altamont-Devil's Peak-This rock formation is shape like the devil's horns. There are many reports of people hearing the sounds of children laughing, and in some instances even seeing people in white robes walking around. After failing to find a buyer, the plant closed down in 1986. There is no longer a home on the property. William did not have an alibi for the time of the suspected killing, so a mob quickly formed to form their own investigation. With a tragic and complex history, there's a lot to learn about Cairo, whether you believe in these ghost stories or not. Numerous reports of glowing orbs, moving shadows and the ghosts of American Indians have been seen here. Located at 1220 South 60th Court, Chicago,IL. Just before reaching the stop sign at the intersection, the image seems tofade away. Chicago-Hubbard High School-In the basement of the school people have reported hearing a teenage girl crying and sometimes screaming for help. The tunnels were equipped with modern services like electricity and telegraph stations. While some buildings have been demolished, there is plenty of evidence of the Manteno State Hospital. Some of these homes appear to be relatively new or at least very well maintained, pre-abandonment. Ashmore Dwight Harvey Joliet Pleasant Plains Scheller The house is located on Main Street, near the corner of 17th Street in Belleville, IL 62223. Witnesses have described shadows, apparitions, women's screams, electrical devices that turn on and off by themselves, unexplained Phantom sounds of horses and whistles that echo your own have been reported in this cemetery that dates back to the 1800s. The Sangamon River overflowed it's banks and flooded the cemetery, dislodging several coffins. It has also been reported that if you are outside the home looking into the first floor windows, you will see a glowing ball of light moving from room to room. The depot was in use between 1917 and 2000. While on a trip with her family she became gravely ill and died of diphtheria. During her freshmen year, this student became pregnant. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'urbexunderground_com-leader-1','ezslot_8',191,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-urbexunderground_com-leader-1-0');Abandoned collapsing mines below the surface were to blame, but others suspect that the first building too closely resembled a grim medieval castle, and was scrapped for a more modern cottage design. The 1848 Indiana Hospital for the Insane turned into the Central State Hospital in 1926. There was also several occasions when chairs, umbrellas, and other items where moved by unseenhands. Those killed were said to be buried in the very cellar where it happened. The front staircase is a hot spot for orbs, and a small mist has been seen as well. Gravestones are said to move around here as well. The location is now a parking lot. Lights have turned off and on by themselves, and several cold spots have been felt as well. The population would swell, and by 1872 over 1,239 inmates would crush the record for the largest prison population in the United States. Below are 19 of my favorite abandoned places from Chicago to East St. Louis. In the far back corner of the cemetery people have seen bright globules and someone hanging from a tree. Others state it was closed because of filtration issues. Located at 900 West Adams, Macomb, IL 61455 Phone 309-298-1891, Macomb-Western Illinois University-Tanner Hall-Back in 1972, a young man on the twelfth floor was having a water balloon fighthe ran into an open elevator shaft falling to his death. Heres how our system works: Abandoned: Is abandoned with ruins and structures in a, Read More 10 Ghost Towns In Louisiana [MAP]Continue, Hunting for abandoned places in Iowa? On the second floor of the house is a door to nowhere. These patients were buried up to five in a grave. Attempts to repurpose the building into a juvenile home in the 1990s were ultimately denied. Legends say that anyone that enters the house will remain in the house forever. Even when the floor has been vacant, but there is a light onin the room where the nun killed herself. Eventually, the farm would close and sell the land to Ashmore Estates, which would transform the property into a private psychiatric hospital in 1959. Eventually, the mob found the police protecting William and disarmed them. On a few occasions she has been heard saying, "Do you want to play?" There have been several paranormal events that have taken place here. Despite its decay, the mansion is an intriguing place to explore as its not every day you come across an abandoned mansion.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'urbexunderground_com-leader-4','ezslot_14',614,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-urbexunderground_com-leader-4-0'); Recently the property was purchased. The house was built for wealthy Frank Shaver Allen in the latter half of the 19th century. By 1954, the patient population peaked at 8,195 spanning over 200 acres. The amount of paranormal activity that takes place here is unreal. Most of the staff and students have stories to tell. Rumors even spread that the US military conducted secret medical testing during World War II, injecting several patients with strains of malaria in hope of developing a cure. In 1999 the dry cleaner went out of business and the building was torn downMost of the paranormal activity has seem to stop, but there is the report of white orbs of light being seen in the area, some of the neighbors say they can sometimes hear the sound of faint screams and gunshots. In 1926 that number doubled to 4000. People who live in Danville generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. The cemetery contains over 200 graves with the earliest burials dating back to 1834. Learn how to uncover more abandoned places and the techniques used to capture their beauty. She hid this from her family. It was constructed deep in the forest between two large boulders that served as walls for the structure. When Bernie came out of the tavern he was gunned down execution style. 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