Theophilus Conrad Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
KET reported in 2016 that Conrad died of a heart attack on the staircase and is said to make unexpected appearances, and that a housekeeper alone in the house heard a voice tell her to close a window. Source: KET, 2016.
Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
Arthur Loomis designed the house, built from 1893 to 1895, for Theophilus Conrad, who died on February 13, 1905 (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
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Then and now
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Public access
Open to the public The museum is open Thursday–Sunday, with guided tours at 11 am and 3 pm (Conrad-Caldwell House); after-hours investigations are limited to 15 guests aged 15+ (Conrad-Caldwell House). The museum is at 1402 St. James Court. Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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