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THEHaunted Record
The Haunted Record

House of Ludington site

Escanaba, Michigan

The record

Mike Sonnenberg describes this former hotel’s origins as the 1864 Gaynor House and reports stories about hallway figures and an elevator behaving unexpectedly. These accounts predate a devastating December 2025 fire. Local television reporting documented the roof’s collapse and unsafe conditions; this is a historical case, not an available hotel stay.

Paranormal explanations remain claims, not established facts. Read the original sources for context.

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Blogs & articles 1

Lost in Michigan — The Great White Castle of the North

Authored account describing the reported haunting and its sources.

Podcasts 1

Haunted Through the Ages — Episode 7: The House of Ludington

An April 2025 episode discussing the hotel’s reported encounters.

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Before you go

Private / no access. The building suffered a major fire in December 2025. Do not enter the property.

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