The Rock and Roll Mansion in Davenport, Iowa, is a former mortuary that’s been converted into the current home of many popular local radio stations. Employees over the years swear they have experienced everything from phantom footsteps to full apparitions. Do some spirits remain after their funeral was held in the building?
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Entertains for House Guests. The Davenport Democrat and Leader, 10/13/1907
Entertains Bridge Whist Club. The Davenport Democrat and Leader, 10/15/1907
Entertains at Christmas Dinner. The Davenport Democrat and Leader, 12/27/1914
Long Illness Ends in Death of E.A. Shaw. The Davenport Democrat and Leader, 3/4/1921
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Mrs. Shaw, 83, Widow Lumber Operator, Dies. The Davenport Democrat and Leader, 10/5/1936
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Oswald C. Hill, 63, Local Undertaker, Dies at Home Following Short Illness. The Davenport Democrat and Leader, 3/10/1933
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