Tragedy and disaster are the cruel combo that left the souls of a dismal past trapped in a terrifying loop that plays nightly for the living, sending chilling messages in the form of harrowing hauntings.
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From the turmoils of war to a dilapidated cemetery and a presidential assassination, the grounds of the Old Erie County Hall have been soaked in the blood, rot, and decay of the unfortunate. The dark history of this plot of land reads like a horror story, manifesting spectral entities that have left many running for safety.
Before the Rand Building became a modern staple of Buffalo, housing a local radio station on one of its higher floors, the grounds got caught in a fire that started at a nearby hotel. It was during the inferno that a carpenter lost his life and became a permanent fixture on the land, even after the Rand Building was constructed.
Before becoming a music venue, the Town Ballroom was the Town Casino, a premier destination that drew in big names, big crowds, and sometimes even big trouble. The basement of the Ballroom seems to hide its most sinister secrets, pockets of negative energy that sometimes manifest into grotesque residual hauntings.
A surge of spectral energy courses through the city, leaving in its wake restless spirits, watchful apparitions, and a dark cloud of unexplained activity that speak to the city’s history better than any living soul ever could.
Does pure evil exist? Join Buffalo Ghosts at Buffalo City Hall to dig into the city’s dark and disturbing past for a spine-chilling answer. Get to know the Thayer Brothers and revisit one horrifying night that lends to one of its most unusual hauntings.Â
The trio of miscreants terrorized Buffalo in life, their violent outbursts and profane language well known among local pubs. Their gruesome and callous actions against money lender John Love in 1824 earned them a spot on the gallows. With tens of thousands of eyes upon them, the brothers were forced from the realm of the living, the noose stealing their last breath.Â
Though executed for their crimes, some say you can still hear the three brothers calling out from the afterlife. Instead of words, though, it’s the same piercing pig squeal they let out just moments before their deaths. This is just the beginning of the gruesome events that led to Buffalo’s unnerving hauntings.
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Today, a spot for musicians, the Town Ballroom had a slightly different purpose in the 1940s. Initially operating as The Town Casino, it welcomed notable artists after it opened its doors, but it didn’t take long for the villainy of man to taint what was otherwise a safe space for locals to gamble, dance, and enjoy some of the biggest entertainment in Buffalo.
Follow Buffalo Ghosts on a journey to the past, where mobsters and nefarious characters gathered for high-stakes card games. There’s no telling how much blood was spilled in the basement of the Town Casino, but the actions that unfolded have resulted in one of the most haunted places in Western New York.Â
Today, it’s said that at least one residual haunt has replayed a bloody, murderous scene right before the living. A heaviness lingers in the air of the Town Ballroom, its specters unwilling to relinquish their hold on the property. Visitors feel the lingering chill of a presence from the other side and should hope they don’t get a glimpse of the brutal residual haunting said to pop up from time to time.
It’s difficult to miss the Rand Building. Its stature once made it the tallest building in Buffalo. Now the third tallest, it houses modern businesses, like a radio station with a very pesky otherworldly problem. Join Buffalo Ghosts in front of the Rand Building, where you’ll envision an empty plot and at least two small churches built on top.Â
The history of the Rand Building and the development of its land brings up one name—Henry. Henry is said to haunt late-night DJs, his ethereal form commonly seen on the 12th and 13th floors. From full-bodied apparitions to an icy cold touch, Henry ensures he’ll never be forgotten.
He shouldn’t be, either. A former carpenter, Henry was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. What happened to Henry that keeps him hanging around and spooking those in the building after dark? Find out on a spooky stroll through downtown Buffalo with Buffalo Ghosts.
It started with a massacre. The War of 1812 proved devastating for Buffalo, with Franklin Square becoming a makeshift graveyard and an epicenter of dark energy manifested from the British assault.
Join Buffalo Ghosts for a history lesson that follows the city from its near end to a revitalization that left many spirits displaced. As the Franklin Square cemetery fell into disrepair, bodies were moved to the outskirts of the cemetery. A period of growth and development followed with the construction of the Erie County Hall and other civic buildings, but the darkness of that day lingered.
Lost souls and wandering spirits linger in Buffalo’s Old Erie County Hall, some still seeking their re-interred corpses. Heavy air plagues the old building, a reminder of the tragedies that unfolded on the very same grounds. But who are the spirits that remain in the eerie Erie County Hall? Find out on a chilling ghost tour of Buffalo.
Lafayette Square is a treasured icon of Buffalo, and it’s where Buffalo Ghosts will introduce you to the publicly closed haunted Buffalo Central Terminal. In its heyday, 10,000 people flowed through the ornate station, traveling to bustling cities like New York or Toronto.
The terminal’s current state is a stark contrast, yet it still draws in travelers. Though this time, they’re traveling between realms. Spectral commuters have a vague presence in the terminal, their figures seen briefly by urban explorers and curious investigators before vanishing. Workers restoring the terminal have a different experience and are questioned by an impossible vision.
Along with the suicides and accidental deaths that have occurred since its closing, the Buffalo Central Terminal amassed emotional energy during World War II. What else makes this terminal to the past a haven for Buffalo’s restless souls? Discover the haunted history on a nightly ghost tour with Buffalo Ghosts.
If you want to find tragic hauntings and forlorn ghosts, always start with a hotel. The energy within the walls of buildings like Statler Buffalo is a cumulation of every raw emotion felt by a guest, whether they survived their stay or not. Suicide is common in hotels, and that sort of death leaves behind the kind of energy that manifests a ton of activity.Â
You also can’t go wrong with theaters. Possessive of his former theater and the relics he left behind, Michae’s presence in Shea’s Buffalo shifts energy when he feels people are too close to his possessions. From weddings held at the iconic landmark to tour groups, Michael has made his presence known to many who have stepped foot on the historic property.
Book the Buffalo ghost tour today to get in on the otherworldly action that’s so enjoyed by some of the city’s more curious living residents. Maybe you’ll make a friend or two, preferably one that isn’t tied to the site of their tragic demise.
* This is a walking tour and we do not enter privately-owned buildings or private property *
There are so many ghostly tales to tell in Buffalo, but few are as unsettling and nightmare-inducing as The Ballroom. Deep within its basement resides a residual haunting with a very bloody, gruesome surprise. It could quite possibly be the ethereal recording of a card game gone bad. Don’t expect to forget an image like that anytime soon.
The War of 1812 almost proved to be the complete downfall of Buffalo, NY. Vengeful British set the town ablaze and killed many of its people in an act of violent revenge. The spirits from this brutal display of power are a dark stain on the city’s past, forever serving as a reminder of just how close Buffalo came to being wiped off the map.
There are a number of architectural wonders in Buffalo, from the Old Erie County Hall to the towering Rand Building. Not only are they visually interesting, but they carry with them spectral relics from the past. Be it a mischievous spirit 13 stories high terrorizing a radio station or the lost souls looking for their remains, these beautiful buildings are a great addition to any ghost tour.
The old Central Terminal Plaza has been vacant for years, and its abandoned tracks and ticket booths have been left to decay over time. Though recent efforts to revitalize the old train terminal have been underway, the plaza still remains unused, save for the apparitions manifested by the emotional energy built up over the years.Â
There is a lot to do in Buffalo to help fill the day, but what should you do as the sun begins to set? Why not check out the spookier side of the City of Good Neighbors and find out what darkness lingers beneath all the fun attractions you’ve been enjoying? A ghost tour is brimming with eerie delights topped off with a bit of history that helps put a unique spin on your visit to Buffalo.
