This Alaska Saloon Is Said To Be One Of The Most Haunted Places In America

Publish date: 2024-05-02

Perhaps the most famous ghost at the Red Onion Saloon is Lydia, a former prostitute (via The Haunted Places). Details of her life are scarce, but it's believed she committed suicide in her room after contracting an STD. According to Haunted House, visitors and employees can often smell a strong perfume and hear footsteps coming from the second floor, both of which are attributed to Lydia. She is described as being "hostile towards male visitors" but caring towards women as she "caresses their hair." Some employees even believe she waters the plants.

Haunted Journeys writes that Lydia's full apparition has been seen near the staircase wearing a long dark dress. In one instance, police were called after staff heard a "great disturbance" upstairs (per Haunted Rooms). Although they saw a "figure" run into a room no one was found. Diamond Lili Davenport, a former madame, is another ghost that is said to haunt the Red Onion Saloon. She is known for "softly whispering" into the ears of male guests.

Lastly, there's a "malevolent male spirit," believed to be a bouncer, who has been known to cause trouble. He moves objects and has reportedly gotten physical with staff. Looking to experience the hauntings for yourself? Atlas Obscura reports that the Red Onion Saloon is open from April until September. They have several brothel tours that will have guests feeling like they have stepped back in time.

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