This charming Upper Michigan city is haunted by ghosts

[@MidytheimpGaming]

Schwabach Kitchens is now no longer there. A disgruntled employee burned the place down about a month or two after this video was posted. Also Sayklly’s chocolate is the best! Wayyy better than commonly found chocolate and the local favorite is called Yooper Bar

[@jadua1]

was it confirmed that an employee did it?

[@MidytheimpGaming]

@@jadua1 It’s what the town was talking about all over Facebook (the only way news passes around here because the Daily Press is not affordable anymore) and the police had a heavy prescence for a few months, looking for the person (something they never do).

[@richbeauvais4787]

Town rumor. Not fact as of yet. You should wait to say things like that

[@tybeauvais-tt6wp]

​@@jadua1I heard that it was an employee who self immolated (set themselves on fire) to commit suicide. But the rumor mill is exactly that...a rumor mill. Either way that is going to be one disturbing story for years to come😢.

[@jadua1]

@@tybeauvais-tt6wp yeah, the rumor mill around here is always ripe.

[@stucook8622]

I noticed a sign on the sidewalk for a Stormy Kromer. As much as you like hats I think you should have one of those:) 🌻🐾

[@bonniekaye]

*I love the history of this place!!* The buildings are amazing!!

[@NC5B]

Regarding the 11 O'clock in the window etchings" In the Elk's lodges, every night at 11PM they do a ceremonial toast to their absent members.

[@MeanderingMarty]

You should win a prize for teaching Marty something. 😂

[@ritagreen6499]

@NC5B I had never heard that the Elk’s lodges remembered their absent members. Do they consider the members who have moved away or those who are traveling to be part of their absent members or just those those who are deceased?

[@Dusty427]

​@@ritagreen6499deceased members.

[@MidytheimpGaming]

@@ritagreen6499 It’s been years but at 11 AM after my grandfather’s (former member and also former mayor of Escanaba) passing, they did a toast to him with my family and me.

[@gordonmorrow]

Really nice work Sally and Marty. I’ve watched many of your videos. You guys are really getting good at this: presentation, dialog, pacing, music, transitions etc. My son does video productions (professionally) and it ain’t easy. Well done.

[@SightseeingSally]

Thank you so much! This really means a lot and makes my day. 😁

[@joannunemaker6332]

Such beautiful architecture. I enjoyed this video!😊❤

[@juliogonzales5441]

Nice quiet town 👌 and great historic buildings 👷‍♂️ thanks Sally 😊 and Marty 😊

[@JRWiles]

Quiet town? That's probably the busiest town in the UP. Terrible traffic, drugs and petty crime. Nothing pretty or special about it. Unless you like meth!

[@sYndROCK]

@@JRWiles Busiest town in the U.P? Bro I live in escanaba. It is not the busiest town in the u.p. You are right about the drugs and traffic tho

[@JRWiles]

@sYndROCK I live north of Rapid 15 miles in the sticks. Probably Marquette is busier but if they close the bridge and all routes from Wisconsin.... traffic would be less 😆

[@jenniferlindsey9020]

Loved the video! My husband gave me permission to tell on him. A long time ago he too was afraid of the chainsaw guy at the haunted house. He nearly threw me at him to run away He was gone! 🏃‍♂️😂😂😂

[@howitzer8946]

SSS and Marty, excellent video and informative commentary. Look fwd to every video you make. Thank you.

[@tedrydell]

Superb video about Escanaba and the lighthouse history. Lived up in Munising for 2 yearrs passing thru Escanaba often. Nice time of year to spin the ghost stories. Great commentary Sally and Marty ! Will be travelling thru Esky soon to visit relatives up on Lake Superior shoreline.

[@billbentzen564]

Thank you for refreshing my memory of Escanaba. I was probably 12 the last time I visited there. Great video!

[@paulerickson1906]

What a beautiful building that Carnegie library is.

[@1954shadow]

When I worked at the Western Auto HQ in downtown, KCMO, down in the sub basement, was an official fallout shelter. It still had some green metal barrels with yellow stenciled lettering for water storage and waste containment. I snagged one of them, but, I don’t remember what happened to it, this was back in the late, 70s.

[@Elgatoviejo]

The high school had all those Fallout rations in the tunnels under the school in the 1970s. We went down there and made up a story about it for the school newspaper

[@kellychambers6760]

Absolutely love Escanaba. Such a beautiful town. Also there is a Carnegie Library in Port Huron in the thumb area. It now serves as the City Museum. 😊

[@RhondaDemers]

Loved the video! I live in Escanaba, have been for about 20yrs. Really love all the old buildings and small town feel. Thank You!

[@augustharter981]

Don't know where the other half of my comments went. You never want to build on old native American burial grounds. The old Ludington Hotel is unique and I no doubts is haunted since it seems like that old hotels are always haunted. The former Escanaba National Bank us cool. Love that site with the 3 historic buildings. That old museum could be haunted and is unique looking. Thanks for sharing about the Bonifas Family. First Presbyterian Church, Bethany Lutheran Church are beautiful. Love the looks of that Grey Victorian house. Love seeing where old drug stores are since I am retired pharmacist. I see they have a lot unique specialty stores. Love that Escanaba Mural on that brick building. Old Montgomery Wards sign brings back memories. Rosys Diner sounds like a place I would eat at. Pretty cool old brewery. Enjoyed your video!

[@tplugnickel]

Interesting, as always

[@kennykittrell2549]

Hello Sally and Marty from Longview Texas.

[@MeanderingMarty]

👍

[@stucook8622]

That's a neat town. Good fishing up there too. Cool video...thanks! 🐾

[@dvg1985]

Born and raised in Esky. Allegedly, that tall building [Harbor Tower] is a remnant of a time when they had higher hopes for the town. People were hoping it would boom into the size of something like Chicago, but obviously, that never came to fruition.

[@yourroyalhighness7662]

Excellent presentation. Well done, Sallyvelt and Martyvelt. You and the pups rule.

[@onrycodger]

That's sad that the streets seem to be empty of people. Traffic seemed steady tho. As always, Thumbs up 👍

[@MidytheimpGaming]

People tend to hang around the modern areas and not the historic areas. Plus it is always very cold so no one likes being outside. It sometimes gets active during the warm months.

[@Elgatoviejo]

When I grew up there in the 60s and 70s the town was very busy. Now the population is down to 12,000. The neighborhood schools have been closed down. Downtown is almost deserted it's nothing like it was in it's heyday.

[@kerryberry36]

I am shocked to see that someone made a video about Escanaba!!!

[@briannachilders772]

Same! This was on my recommended and I was like umm is that my town? Lmao

[@davefear11]

Hey I see my building!. That's so weird! And that holy water is directly across the street from the Catholic church you filmed. So i would assume someone just left it there on their way bach to their car. Al capone had a house on 10th st and 8th ave South. Its turned into apartments now. Last time i walked by there they were remodeling, maybe the contractors have some stories about it.

[@davidcarlisle6244]

Ludington is also a City in the lower peninsula home to the Ludington to Manitowoc Cross Lake car Ferry.

[@kimmathis694]

As always another interesting video Sally❤

[@WoodworkerDan]

This video really brought back a lot of memories because it focused on my old neighborhood. I worked at House of Ludington and Gust Asp, I lived near the Carnegie Library (you almost got a shot of my house), I went to plays at the Bonifas Fine Arts Center, one of my friends actually lived in the light house back when it was an active military property, and my best friend and I used to climb on the old fire escape. He figured out how to jump up and grab it so it levered down to the ground. Some things have changed, but it really looks much the same as it did fifty years ago.

[@Scweech]

Another fact about Al Capone and Escanaba is that he had a huge house near Ludington park used as one of his hideouts

[@ronsontag6841]

Should we start a go fund me page for Marty's lighthouse light ? LOL

[@MeanderingMarty]

Yes!

[@stevecorey3399]

I have gotten to the point where I need my sightseeing Sally, video more and more often, keep up the good work

[@stevedobson7837]

Thank you for taking us on your journey SSS. You are indeed a ray of sunshine. ❤

[@badgerpa9]

Escanaba is a nice town and has some of the best pasty shops. Carnegie gave grants to 60 libraries in Wisconsin and a few Colleges. Beloit College has stuff from Carnegie there. I think AT&T is still in Escanaba, Ameritech (one of the baby Bells) bought them a couple decades ago and took on the AT&T name. Fun video hope you guys tried one of GrandMa's pastys they use to be great. Stay safe and healthy.

[@briannachilders772]

Grams* lol and they're the best

[@bradfordbarrettluckotheIrish]

Another great video!

[@williethomas9953]

Wow, as you were going on your journey I pulled up the city map and went on the trip with. Thanks for bringing this beautiful town to us.

[@96HC12]

Another great story Sally. You really make these fun to watch. Your personality is a hoot.

[@128titanic]

Hi, Sally and Marti. I always thank you for your video and driving scenes. Best wishes to you. ❤

[@oldrustycars]

We were there this past summer, nice town. Lots of retired locomotives, good trip for train buffs.

[@kenttalsma7906]

Last time I was in Esky, 1979, it was a ghost town.

[@kimb7647]

Hi Sally & Marty, Thank you for showing us this great town. I know 2 Carnegie Libraries that you would like, here in the Midwest. Check out Sycamore IL and Dubuque, IA. They both are still libraries. I love libraries, too! The Dubuque one has this amazing iron catwalk and stairway.

[@johnwelch6490]

I spent the Summer 1974 there and Gooseneck Lake Camp 7. Steuben was cool.

[@conniewojahn6445]

Lovely yellow sweat shirt, Marty. Yellow was my mother's favorite color. Don't see it much anymore. People tend toward dark colored apparel.

[@MeanderingMarty]

Don’t tell anybody but I bought it 15 years ago at a local chain store called Shopko. 😊

[@johncronin5311]

Great job sally , I really enjoyed this, thank you

[@joycehussung446]

Great job

[@yourroyalhighness7662]

Commenting as I watch the video. Excellent thus far. However, every site I have found lists Harbor Tower as THae tallest building in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. If you can tell us of a taller building in the UP I would love to hear about it. Love the video thus far.

[@vmj255]

The Island Resort and Casino which is located in Harris, MI (approx 15 minutes west of Escanaba on Hwy US2/41) has a hotel which is just a little higher and is the tallest building in the UP. It was constructed sometime in the past 15-20 years.

[@bigdaddyrat7854]

I remember the Tilden House, they tore it down when I was 8-10 yrs old, it was originally a theatre with a stage on the second floor and a livery downstairs. Later, in the great depression it was converted into a dance hall and for roller skating(if I'm not mistaken).

[@hippycollector9306]

I live in the UP!!! Whoop whoop!!!!

[@helenwood1]

Love your channel. I'm from Crystal Falls, Michigan, sort of, and truly enjoy these little excursions.

[@christopherneil988]

Vary interesting! Thank you

[@RioAbajoBelen]

Excellent video. Thanks for making our Saturday! Oh....Pam says you just uploaded a new video. Off we go to watch it. ;-) Doug and Pam Belen NM USA

[@greenspiraldragon]

Cool video. I tried to post a link to a 3rd order lens on ebay for 150 but I think the spam filters stripped it. I wonder why they built the lighthouse facing inland very wierd. Interesting ghost stories. Can you find any old cold war shelters to video?

[@bob88061]

Thanks!

[@SightseeingSally]

You’re very welcome 😊 Thank you Bob, you’re the best!

[@barbarahaines7661]

Loved the Breaking Bad reference,thanks Marty

[@MeanderingMarty]

“Say my name” lol

[@NoFeeArea]

Just found yer channel ya hey der. Flatlander now but went to Elkhorn HS. You oughta go up to the town of Michi 3:17 gamme, MI in the winter. Creepy, spooky ghost townish. The name makes me think of a card game for some reason. We went up there once in March chasing the lights (no show) but checked out that town too. It was mysteriously empty and creepy.

[@NoFeeArea]

That's weird. How did that get in the middle?

[@johnrogers1661]

Love Escanaba! We went to lighthouse and ate at the restaurant they mentioned. Tried to go to the lighthouse across the peninsula but road turned to icy 🥶 dirt.

[@kalicokathy1944]

Enjoy going to UP. Thank you for this video

[@loriwhinery3210]

My daughter a Washington state girl, lives in Gladstone 8 min from Escanaba (Eskie as the locals call it)

[@MidytheimpGaming]

We actually spell it “Esky” c: which ties into the school mascot the Eskymos (something they got permission from real Eskimos to use)

[@augustharter981]

Been looking forward to I watch this one. Looks cold there. The story of the lighthouse and the female lighthouse keepers. Sad she died there in a fire. I have no doubt she probably is haunting the lighthouse. Probably be always a controversy about her death. You never want to

[@deannstiglitz4631]

There are tunnels downtown under the stores pthat go down to the lake. It is said that Al Capone used them. Speaking of him, he had a house in Escanaba. I am surprised that it isn't mentioned. Also the old Hospital

[@williamkaczmarek3996]

The next time you're up there, Go to Rosy's! its a great little diner.

[@tybeauvais-tt6wp]

Another reason I love living here!! ❤ The Paranormal. People dont realize this stuff exists and are skeptical bwcause they're not a witness to it, or afraid to admit it.

[@theconsultant8732]

The Swedish Panty? Did I miss it? Love the Escanaba area.

[@stace_of_base89]

I noticed the Wisconsin accent right away, also being from WI myself but living in the U.P. now. 😁 Carnegie Library in Antigo, WI and Ishpeming, MI

[@Luke-mo3qo]

Hey Sally this is just to let you know if you need any questions about the city or town of escanaba I am one of the local natives of that town I was born and raised I have more information to share with you if you wish to make another video on the town and I'm willing to participate in the video if necessary to give you proper historical accuracy on some of the places you did Missed such as Al Capone's house he owned in the city of escanaba

[@rodney4917]

Escanaba was serve by the C&NW< now UP RR, Final run of the remaining old C&NW passenger train between Ishpeming and Chicago. With the Escanaba passenger train and engine crews worked Escanaba-Green Bay-Ishpeming-Escanaba, Rinal run was made on July 15, 1969.

[@kathryndeloria1834]

We had a relative who had a stove store on that strip with the stores.

[@jeffc3278]

"420 Halloween fest Oct. 28th" dang maybe next year 😂😂😂

[@edstoffregen3623]

Escanaba is warm and less snowy for UP standards. I like it but it doesn't have the mountains like on towns on the coast of the Superior

[@jjmcauliffe5327]

Oh Man Rosie's Diner!! You haven't been to Escanaba if you don't experience Rosie's!

[@1954shadow]

Marty, your wish list is growing.

[@MeanderingMarty]

A list that will never be filled. Lol

[@yourroyalhighness7662]

Forgot to mention that Martevelt is great. Please feature Marty in more videos. And the dogs! Don’t forget those superstar pups.

[@readyornot316]

Winter wonderland? 48-52 degrees is a heat wave! When it’s 10 degrees outside with 18” of snow on the ground so we can ride our sleds it will be a proper winter

[@stace_of_base89]

Lol I was like 48°? So it was a warm day then, eh?

[@kathryndeloria1834]

I had an aunt and uncle who lived in that tower.,when they got elderly.

[@GottaGeek]

I'm pretty sure here in escanaba we have more churches and bars per capita than most places. 😆 🤣 😂

[@GottaGeek]

I would probably have to add dispensaries to that list. Since we now have five I believe and I think only two at the time this was recorded

[@jadua1]

i wish i could have shown you guys the 1800s horse tie down behind the old 8th street coffee house

[@ChiGal58]

I want to visit!

[@captainobvi2650]

I was married in the house of Ludington and have spent the night there. Um it is creepy that the elevator goes all by its self.

[@ceceosborn176]

Wow, lots of relatives from Escanaba

[@TheWibob1234]

So close to my house only a few blocks away from Ludington.

[@Needed4Reddit]

As many times as I've been to Ludington Park I have never seen anyone swim there. I don't think there's any danger it's just very cold even in summer.

[@Pigeonswain]

I have swam! It's actually usually pretty active in the hot months like July or August.

[@gregsheldon3222]

There's a carriage library in marceline missouri.

[@gregsheldon3222]

Carnegie I ment

[@richardbeee]

Boo!! Now that was a funny story. Don't feel bad though, my little sis did the same. Now during war threats or flu, they tell you to remain in your home I finally found out why. Your body is easier to identify. 😊

[@_Denisa_H]

leaving a comment for the algorithm

[@MeanderingMarty]

Thank you.

[@1954shadow]

This city has a lot of, spirit(s).

[@luzivette177]

Yes, Mrs. Bonifas is still around.

[@glennjudd2467]

Time to be sacred ! Look out for the ghost , Sally ! They do exist , Marty !

[@glennjudd2467]

Going to any haunted houses!

[@SightseeingSally]

No haunted houses for me Glenn 😂

[@glennjudd2467]

@@SightseeingSally but you are missing all the fun ! Saw some videos on haunted entertainment across the country ! Sure you will be screaming if you went in ! Preety decent fall in Washington !

[@lissajoy7657]

I live up here. I've never seen anything haunted. The only strange, and u mean Erie thing I've Ever seen that actually was frightening, was The Paulding Light. THAT, was very creepy.

[@yourroyalhighness7662]

To Sallyvelt and Martyvelt: Do you two believe in ghosts?

[@MeanderingMarty]

I owned a haunted house for over twenty years, heard voices but never could understand what was being said and small things seemed to disappear and reappear in strange places a few times but old age could play a role in that. 😂

[@yourroyalhighness7662]

@@MeanderingMarty That is truly amazing. I can't even find words! On a different note, Sally is great nut you are too. The videos are even better when you participate more. Your insights and low key manner really go well with Sally's opinions and light hearted ways. The dogs are also great. Can't go wrong with our non human family members.

[@yourroyalhighness7662]

@@MeanderingMarty Made a typo in my last post. "Nut" was supposed to be "but". I am nearly 65 and my eyes are not too great. Plus, I hate typing on these tiny keypads.

[@JosephMiller-gh6mv]

The upper Michigan is full of spirits I stayed with a family worst then any movie or book , but it's all through the U.P a lot of old places so it's not shocking they should do another up town 45 mins from esky it's a town called Manistique some of the houses are nuts

[@briansmith-wp5qn]

Hey Marty, How much is a tornado siren worth?

[@MeanderingMarty]

About 1000 bucks for a smaller one that you would see commonly on rural fire stations or town halls.

[@JohnShinn1960]

I ain't afraid of no ghosts. 🎃👍 Sorry I'm late to view this!

[@SightseeingSally]

No worries John

[@bigdaddyrat7854]

Gust Asp was once a Nickelodeon.

[@tracyliberty8031]

You missed the oldest original painting done on a building on Ludington street.... Its on the side of Muellers Pizza🤪

[@hodgiehack59]

Sally so did you see her ghost, hope you are feeling well from your heart 🎉

[@whitebunny56]

Carnegie Library, Washburn WI

[@TheRealRomansThirteen]

We got a werewolf and a goat cripted up here on the border of Marinette wi.

[@scott9873]

It's in the upper peninsula, not upper Michigan

[@stevens1-o7s]

I want to buy an old house because I just like the feel of old houses better, but it would be weird if there ends up being a ghost so maybe I should just get something newer to avoid that

[@daviddaughenbaugh1080]

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat

[@bonniekaye]

🙂👍♥️

[@ahmedhumayunrasheed2434]

Al Capone