While it is a popular place to hang out, don’t be surprised if something strange happens to you on Hawthorne after dark. Purported to be the most haunted street in the city, this bustling area has a much darker past than you might suspect.
Today Hawthorne may be a busy shopping and entertainment district, but at its start, Hawthorne was the centerpiece of the city’s Red Light District.
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The Bagdad Theater is high on the list of haunted places, as it is supposed to be visited by a maintenance man that committed suicide in the theater.
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Walk the street at night and you are bound to see some unusual occurrences that may be hard to explain.
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During the day, Hawthorne may be home to many big and small shops alike.
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But when dusk falls, you may want to steer clear of this popular spot.
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To find out more about the unnatural forces at work on this strip, you can take a ghost tour to learn about the stories behind the purported hauntings.
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This walking tour will take you through the sordid history, give you a few chills, and then you can drink a beer and forget all about it.
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What do you think? Is Hawthorne really haunted? Do you have a ghost story from time spent on Hawthorne? Let us know in the comments below.
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