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Here in metro Detroit, something sinister looms. While not everyone believes in ghosts, who some believe are spirits that have unfinished business on this plane of existence, stick a non-believer alone in Westland’s former Eloise Psychiatric Asylum with nothing but a flashlight and we bet they’ll change their tune... to a scream. These are but a few of the places believed to be the Detroit area’s most haunted spots. n Fair Lane, Home of Clara and Henry Ford 1 Fair Lane Dr., Dearborn; 313-668-3200; henryfordfairlane.org
The Fair Lane estate, which was where Henry Ford died, is allegedly haunted by a ghostly butler who has appeared inside of the vehicles on the grounds. The estate has been investigated by a Michigan paranormal team that said they recorded evidence of various strange sights like floating orbs and mist. Oh, and there have been reports of doors and windows opening and closing on their own. PASS!
n Northville Psychiatric Hospital 41000 Seven Mile Rd., Northville
Opened in 1952 and closed 50 years later, this hospital might just be home to some patients that have yet to leave. At the time, this Northville facility was touted as Michigan’s first attempt at scientific treatment of mental illness, and had everything from a movie theater, bowling alley, and therapeutic baths available to patients. However, the tunnels, which were
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designated as fallout shelter at the height of the Cold War, have been the source of paranormal activity, like hearing voices, footsteps, and clanking chains. Some have even reported having experienced touch and breathing down their necks by the unseen. While the asylum is no longer standing, it is said to be surrounded by a creepy forest where many of the spirits have allegedly relocated to.
n Two-Way Inn 17897 Mt. Elliott St., Detroit; 313-891-4925; 2wayinn.com
Detroit’s oldest bar has one hell of a history — and you bet it’s haunted. Established in 1876, the building once served as a brothel, general store, a jail, and a Prohibition Era-speakeasy. Anyway, the former owner and resident of
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the inn, Philetus Norris, has been said to have been seen by patrons and owners. Reports note that the Union spy, archaeologist, and Yellowstone National Park superintendent still dons his cowboy-like duds, even in the afterlife.
n Westland’s Former Eloise Psychiatric Asylum 30712 Michigan Ave., Westland; eloiseasylum.com
Once the largest psychiatric asylum in the country, and later, a favorite haunt for daring urban explorers, Westland’s hulking Eloise Psychiatric Hospital has been called “the Holy Grail” of paranormal investigation sites. Since it closed in 1981, the site has maintained a grisly history that is the stuff of urban legends. Originally erected as the Photo credit: Shutterstock
