Episode 93: Is This Former Iowa Mortuary Now a Haunted Radio Station?

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?

 

Sources

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

  1. Emma Harvey, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Martha Bowers; Marlys Svendsen-Roesler. “National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form: E.A. Shaw House”National Park Service. Retrieved 2015-03-16.with photo

Mrs. Shaw, 83, Widow Lumber Operator, Dies. The Davenport Democrat and Leader, 10/5/1936

Downer, Harry. History of Davenport and Scott County, Iowa, Volume 1. Chicago; S.J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1910.

Emma Shaw. State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records, 1888-1904

Oswald C. Hill. State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records, 1888-1904

Oswald C. Hill, 63, Local Undertaker, Dies at Home Following Short Illness. The Davenport Democrat and Leader, 3/10/1933

  1. Davenport’s Haunted Radio Station. Irock935.com.

Noe, Megan. Paranormal Investigators Planning Overnight Stay at Davenport Radio Station. Wqad.com

McGrath Auto. Sales Manager Stays in Haunted Davenport Mansion! 11/1/2018, youtube.com

 

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