The group also plans to demolish the adjacent building and replace it with a 200-unit apartment building and 15,000 square-foot retail development. According to one former theater teacher, the ghost that haunts there is the spirit of a student who fell from the catwalk above the stage, but the school administrators are pretty cagey about either confirming or denying that particular rumor! This abandoned place in Arizona. The tunnel was built back in 1902, but in June of 1905 rock slide in the tunnel hit a passenger train bound for Benson, AZ and although the train only suffered minimal damage, the track ended up completely blocked by rocks and dirt. This custom of using arsenic was found to be poisonous by the 1900s and never used, All images are property of Echoes of the Southwest unless otherwise noted, All photos in this blog are copyright by Echoes of the Southwest. Of all the abandoned places in Arizona, Chloride is one of the most popular ghost towns, so don't be surprised if you run into other folks there. Dont forget to check out our previous article for a nearby Mexican restaurant with surprisingly delicious burgers. Whats left of the structure is boarded-up and covered in graffiti and mildew. In the 1960s, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center known as Synanon took over the property. The Flintstones television debut was on September 30, 1960. The more believable story was that he was found shortly after death and preserved in a high level of arsenic. The property was sold to Red Carpet Inn in 1973, but the plan to build a 15-story addition to the original hotel never materialized, and its lenders foreclosed on the property in 1975. } Jerome Grand Hotel. The building that stands now was built in 1901 in a neoclassical revival style using iron, granite, and ornamental bricks. This was much more than just another drinking den. The park was opened in 1972, when popularity was its highest and after the success of its sister park in South Dakota . This comprehensive collection features Native American artifacts dating back centuries. Get more stories delivered right to your email. Lately, I have heard rumors that Bigfoot has been seen near the ranch. P: 630.864.5270,
