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The Biograph Theater-The Death of John Dillinger
The Biograph Theater-The Death of John Dillinger
By Barek Halfhand
Spring in Chicago represents an almost ritualistic awakening from hibernation as the lakeside city is finally freed from the often debilitating grip of Midwestern winter extremes… a drive along Lake Shore Drive on one of these sun bathed, warmer afternoons proves that…
ContinueAdded by Barek Halfhand on May 20, 2013 at 4:54pm — No Comments
The Drew Peterson House
The Drew Peterson House
By Barek Halfhand
By now, unless you have been living in a cave you all know…
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The Lost Blog
Added by Barek Halfhand on February 7, 2013 at 10:04am — 1 Comment
The Alamo
The Alamo
by Barek Halfhand
Smack dab in the heart of downtown San Antonio stands an archaic structure has come to serve as the symbol of Texas pride… the name “Alamo” alone represents an entire lexicon of history, lore, romance and war …on one particularly warm Sunday morning I made my way to south on Texas I…
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Katherine Legge Park
“3 miles away: At Katherine Legge Memorial Park, the main building (not the lodge) used to be a woman's dorm. Supposedly if you are there alone at night on the first floor, you can hear footsteps on the second floor...”
Source:…
Added by Barek Halfhand on July 10, 2012 at 10:00am — No Comments
Road Trip 2012 Part 2
Road Trip 2012 Part 2
Here is an update that includes a new site just outside Detroit MI that is rumored to be experiencing supernatural activity as well as some (edited) photos from my Oklahoma/Old RT 66 back-roads excursion...
Are they watching from the trees?...
Here are the (compressed to 1MB) photos...some have been slightly sharpened or color enhanced (5/2012) 48 total...…
Added by Barek Halfhand on June 1, 2012 at 4:46pm — No Comments
Road Trip 2012
Road Trip 2012
by Barek Halfhand
I learned of “The Murder Homestead” by way of referral and it struck me as both pretentious while at the same time provocative but regardless I couldn’t resist going there once an emailed photo landed in my inbox…
I’m not entirely sure of precisely what contributory factors may be responsible actuating the maniacal spirit that dwells within the walls of that small, abandoned ranch style home on the hill…perhaps it has something to do with…
Added by Barek Halfhand on March 9, 2012 at 9:10am — 2 Comments
The Congress Hotel, Fort Dearborn and the old Chicago Main Library.
The old gothic architecture of the building with the neon red “CONGRESS HOTEL” sign glowing at it’s anterior has been a prominent fixture of the Chicago nighted skyline for over a century...it is still clearly visible from Lake Shore Drive against the modern backdrop of contemporary skyscrapers towering overheard...
Upon conducting research for my last article;…
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The Ghosts Of The Haymarket Riot
Ghosts of the Haymarket Riot
by Barek Halfhand
The Carter Harrison (Sr.) administration saw it’s share of turmoil during his stint as Chicago mayor...The nation’s first prolific serial killer; H.H. Holmes prowled the periphery of the 1893 Columbian Exposition (White City) to prey upon tourists, urban transplants and transients...ironically Mayor Harrison would be murdered by a political anarchist in the foyer of his Ashland Avenue mansion mere days before he was…
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Haunted Archer Avenue- Fairmount Hills
by Barek Halfhand
*From 5-09:
The Archer Avenue gates to Fairmont Hills lie between St James Church and The Willow Brook Ballroom along the farthest, forest draped reaches of that famous stretch of Chicago land roadway. There was no predetermined destination when stumbled into my jeep slopping coffee on my lap at 5 am one morning, but knowing that there was a good chance of finding an open pre dawn gate at either St James… Continue
Added by Barek Halfhand on October 4, 2011 at 5:30am — 1 Comment
The Old Joliet Prison
by Barek Halfhand
It’s been over a decade since I worked at the Joliet Correctional Center and just returning to the empty main lot reminded me of the dread, insecurity and very real sense of mortal vulnerability that only… Continue
Added by Barek Halfhand on September 7, 2011 at 10:00am — No Comments
The Devil's Revenge
Arbor Cross Church was built in 1893 in the swamplands of the deep south. The town was a poor community and education consisted of little more then learning to grow what could be grown in the swampy soil, hunting game for meat, and… Continue
Added by ParaMythology on July 26, 2011 at 5:56am — No Comments
An Old Downtown Cemetery (updates included)
An Old Downtown Cemetery (updates included)
By Barek Halfhand
Far west suburban Downers Grove is one of many of the main street revitalization projects designed to help reinvigorated the existing classic storefront shops that languished economically in the early 90's with the inception of the Wal Mart superstore model by way of the addition of specialty shops, concept bar & grills, and of course “Starbucks... The…
Added by Barek Halfhand on April 4, 2011 at 11:00am — 1 Comment
Bachelor's Grove 15
Bachelor's Grove 15
by Barek Halfhand
The Blizzard Of 2011 crippled Chicago-land with over 20 inches of snow the beginning of February, leaving many stranded on Lake Shore Drive for an upwards of 8 hours or more after a stalled bus choked off the already crawling traffic flow...the lake effect wind driven snow blowing vertically from the east quickly buried and immobilized vehicles frozen in gridlock necessitating a consortium of … Continue
Added by Barek Halfhand on February 21, 2011 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment
The St Paschal Friary Demolition
By Barek Halfhand
The decision to conclude the Peabody Estate installments as one of my recurrent locations ironically coincided with the County F.P.’s announcement that commencement of the St. Paschal Friary… Continue
Added by Barek Halfhand on October 25, 2010 at 4:30pm — 4 Comments
Holy Sepultre Conclusion: The Miracle Child and more..
Added by Barek Halfhand on September 22, 2010 at 3:49pm — 2 Comments
Road Trip 2010
Added by Barek Halfhand on August 3, 2010 at 11:30am — 2 Comments
The Site Of National Headlines: Burr Oak Cemetery
The Burr Oak Cemetery has been the subject of national headlines on more than one occasion in the last few years ...
The most recent news story involved allegations of cemetery employees disinterring bodies to sell plots in the already capacity exceeded graveyard and reselling them surreptitiously to unwitting grieving families wanting to bury loved ones in a place steeped with African American… Continue
Added by Barek Halfhand on June 29, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments
The Search for Andrew Beckham (Grossweiler)
Added by Greg Myers on February 4, 2010 at 7:55pm — 1 Comment
The Dallas Mill and Village
The Dallas Mill is a fascinating place with a history that has been almost completely forgotten. The Dallas Mill was a cotton mill that was a center of life for those who worked there. The mill was the epicenter of a little city that centered around it. Employees were provided homes, medical care, churches, library, lodge building, YMCA, concerts, a kindergarten, and schools. The area that surrounded the Dallas Mill was called Dallas Mill… Continue
Added by Jessica Penot on January 24, 2010 at 6:17am — No Comments
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July 20, 2013 from 11am to 5pm – David Stewart Farm Route #116 (Fairfield road) Gettysburg Pa.
Saturday JULY 20, 2013! 11am to 5pm. This IS NOT a convention nor formal event. No venues or schedules to keep. NO MONEY to be collected or spent on anything unless you choose to.The idea is that a l…
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