July 15, 1858 – Incorporated on this date,1 Taylors Falls, Minn., is home to a haunted bed and breakfast, The Old Jail:
“In 1869, the Schottmuller brothers built a one-story stone structure with a cave connecting it to their brewery further up Angel Hill and opened it as a saloon, storing beer in the cave. They then purchased a two-story stable and livery, built in 1851, from the Chisago House Hotel and set it on top of the saloon for living quarters. Since its days as a saloon, the ‘Cave’ has housed a surprising array of businesses including a general store, a chicken plucking operation, a beauty shop, and a mortuary.
The Taylors Falls Jail was built next door to the saloon in 1884 (merely coincidental?), at a total cost of $311.76. It originally had four jail cells and is unique for its outer walls, which are constructed of stacked 2x4 boards. The village sold the structure in 1923 and it was used over the years as an ice house, a shoe repair shop, and a garage. Historian Helen White restored the “Jail” and opened it in 1981 as Minnesota’s first licensed bed & breakfast.”2
“Many people believe that the ghosts of several inmates [of the jail] are still waiting for parole. Strange noises have been reported with no known cause. Several former visitors of the jail are said to have stayed.”3
“In 1869, the Schottmuller brothers built a one-story stone structure with a cave connecting it to their brewery further up Angel Hill and opened it as a saloon, storing beer in the cave. They then purchased a two-story stable and livery, built in 1851, from the Chisago House Hotel and set it on top of the saloon for living quarters. Since its days as a saloon, the ‘Cave’ has housed a surprising array of businesses including a general store, a chicken plucking operation, a beauty shop, and a mortuary.
The Taylors Falls Jail was built next door to the saloon in 1884 (merely coincidental?), at a total cost of $311.76. It originally had four jail cells and is unique for its outer walls, which are constructed of stacked 2x4 boards. The village sold the structure in 1923 and it was used over the years as an ice house, a shoe repair shop, and a garage. Historian Helen White restored the “Jail” and opened it in 1981 as Minnesota’s first licensed bed & breakfast.”2
“Many people believe that the ghosts of several inmates [of the jail] are still waiting for parole. Strange noises have been reported with no known cause. Several former visitors of the jail are said to have stayed.”3
1http://www.lakesnwoods.com/TaylorsFalls.htm
2http://www.oldjail.com/history.html
3http://www.unexplainedresearch.com/media/chad_and_terrys_favorite.html
The Cave & Overlook Suites
The Old Jail Cottage
Photos taken by Pamela J. Erickson. Released into the public domain July 15, 2015,
as long as acknowledgement included.
Other Haunted Places in Minnesota:
Thayer’s Hotel, Annandale, Minn.; see August 24, 2012 blog
The Jackson Hotel, now Billy’s Bar & Grill, Anoka, Minn.; see December 8, 2012 blog
Forepaugh’s Restaurant in S.t Paul; see July 8, 2013 blog
LeDuc House, Hastings, Minn.; see October 30, 2013 blog
The Palmer House Hotel in Sauk Centre, Minn.; see Feb. 11, 2014 blog
Kohler Hotel, Rochester, Minn.; see February 17, 2014 blog
Minneapolis City Hall; see March 18, 2014 blog
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If you are interested in finding out more about your family history in Minnesota, I specialize in researching genealogical and historical records in Minn. and western Wis., including: census records, birth records, death certificates, obits, grave site photos, ship passenger lists, marriage records and declarations of intent/naturalization records. I will visit locations to research local history and county records, as well as take photos. Quick turnaround on MHS records. Both short searches and family history reports.
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