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Drifting Off with Joe Pera: A Sleep Podcast

Season 1 Ep. 9: Ghosts of New York City ft. Ana Fabrega & Tom Delgado

Oct 9, 2023
Tom Delgado, NYC Tour Guide, shares spooky stories from New York City's history. Ana Fabrega from Los Espookys talks about home invasion. They discuss childhood fears, personal safety, and haunted locations in NYC. Also, techniques for falling asleep are mentioned.
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Quick takeaways

  • The House of Death in Greenwich Village is a building with a dark history and reported hauntings, including the ghost of Mark Twain, making it a place of intrigue for those interested in the supernatural.
  • Washington Square Park in New York City has a haunting past, with the park originally being a burial ground and witnessing public hangings, including the ghost of Aaron Burr reportedly roaming around, highlighting the eerie situations associated with the park.

Deep dives

Haunted house on West 10th Street

There is a building on West 10th Street in Greenwich Village known as the House of Death. It acquired this name due to its dark history and reported hauntings. The building has been said to be inhabited by over 20 spirits, including the ghost of Mark Twain. In the 1930s, a mother and daughter claimed to have seen the ghost of Mark Twain dressed in white, who introduced himself as Samuel and disappeared. Other reports mention strange lights, sounds, and drafts in the building. It remains a place of intrigue for those interested in the supernatural.

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