Great Lakes Lore

E19 Gangster Ghosts of St. Paul

2 years ago

Episode Notes

Haunted histories can be fun and they can allow people to explore actual history along with deeper metaphysical questions. But where is the line between haunted history and haunted attraction? In this episode Samanth and Aaron dive into the stories of two haunted locations in St. Paul, Minnesota that have connections to Prohibition and, perhaps, gangster ghosts. Perhaps? Maybe? 

Timestamps:\ Intro- 2:14\ What’s the deal with Prohibition?- 3:34\ The Wabasha Street Caves- 12:30\ Mid-way Break- 35:32\ The Schmidt Brewery- 43:17\ Why do Gangsters Intrigue us?- 52:11\ Ghost Tourism, History Tourism, Dark Tourism- 54:45\ The boundaries between history and legend- 55:57

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What happens when two historians interested in the paranormal meet up? They start a podcast, of course! Join Samantha and Aaron as they discuss legends and lore of the Great Lakes Region. Expect lots of conversation, thorough research, and plenty of sarcasm (when justified). From ghosts to ghost towns and from mythical creatures to UFOs, Great Lakes Lore looks at it all with a scholarly, yet affectionate eye.