THE STORY
Reported Haunting
This historic Oakland building, which reportedly served as both a saloon and brothel during its long history, has been associated with extensive paranormal activity. Visitors have described apparitions, unexplained voices, footsteps, and other disturbances believed to be connected to former occupants of the property.
Old house built in 1887, former saloon and brothel with very active paranormal activity. Everything from chairs being moved to figures of men and women sighted around the house. Not too bothersome but definitely present. History records suggest a bar fight leading to a stabbing in the saloon in the early 1900’s. Also, because this building was right on the water at the time (before the 880 was built) sailors would often come to the bordello for drinks and “fun”. This would eventually lead to what is known as shanghaiing of sailors. They would be dragged down to the basement and shipped off to work on other ships.I wouldn’t doubt it if some died down there. I personally do not go into the basement alone because it is scary as all hell. Cold cement walls and a small cellar in the back. No thank you. There has been local ghost hunters that have come and recorded video. Many have had success communicating via flashlight. Asking yes or no questions with a flash of light as a response. Over all pretty friendly ghosts who enjoy my old jazz records. Definitely haunted.