THE STORY
Reported Haunting
The Calumet Historic Hotel is one of Minnesota's best-known haunted hotels. Guests have reported encounters with the ghost of a young girl believed to have died in a fire, along with phantom footsteps, mysterious laughter, and objects moving on their own. Her playful spirit is considered the hotel's best-known resident.
This historic hotel was erected during the nineteenth century to serve as a railroad stopover for the railway industry which at the time was the lifeblood of the township. The hotel featured two especially haunted rooms, which are always in demand by paranormal investigators and enthusiasts visiting the very haunted hotel and town. In Room #207, a spook has been known to ring reception asking for sundry articles, but upon investigation, the room is locked and there is no one inside. According to reviews, Room #308 is a hotbed for paranormal activity, making it one of the most sought after rooms. Others claim to have seen a lady in a bright dress wandering the hallways who vanishes right before their eyes. In the dining room, the piano has been know to play of its own accord, and a man in an old-fashioned suit has been seen lounging around before disappearing when approached by staff or guests.