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701 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS 66044
The Eldridge Hotel is famously believed to be haunted by the spirit of its former owner, Colonel Shalor Eldridge. After enduring destruction during Quantrill's Raid in 1863, Eldridge rebuilt it, vowing his spirit would protect it. Guests and staff report encounters, particularly in Room 506, which is thought to contain the original building's cornerstone. Mysterious events in the elevator are also commonly cited, contributing to its haunted reputation.