Cleveland's most infamous Romanesque Revival mansion, with hidden rooms and a history of unexplained deaths.
4308 Franklin Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44113 — shown as a general area.
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Claim this venueNo card required · reply within two business daysBuilt between 1865 and 1881 for German immigrant Hannes Tiedemann, this Romanesque Revival house was the scene of multiple family deaths including several of Tiedemann's children within a short period. Hidden rooms and passageways discovered during later renovations added to the mystery, and one sealed room reportedly contained human bones. Subsequent owners report doors slamming in empty wings, children's laughter on the upper floors and cold spots that appear without explanation.
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Visitors and former owners report doors slamming, children's laughter, shadowy figures and sudden cold spots throughout the mansion. Unexplained footsteps and lights turning on or off have also been frequently described.
Built between 1865 and 1881 for businessman Hannes Tiedemann, Franklin Castle is Cleveland's best-known Victorian mansion. A series of family tragedies and the later discovery of hidden rooms helped establish its enduring reputation in local folklore.
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