Once travelers leave the bustling metropolis of New York City, they find areas in western New York that seem to represent a safe, small town atmosphere where everything is quiet and peaceful. Beware! These are the sort of places ghosts like to remain behind and haunt as they can casually come and go at their leisure.
“Ghosts of Buffalo” (Schiffer Publishing), penned by author Tim Shaw, has had a lifelong interest in the world of the paranormal. Shaw has compiled sort of a journal of haunted sites rather than the typical accounted tales of the area. He added some of his own personal experiences and insight to the various locations, and covered some of the lesser known tales of “hauntings, mysteries, and witchcraft in the Nickel City.”
Readers will find that ghosts do not always rest peacefully in Buffalo, New York. Tim Shaw grabs your interest right away with tales of the lost souls still lingering in some of the area’s most haunted cemeteries. The old Erie County Courthouse was built on the grounds of an old cemetery where pioneers were buried, as well as soldiers from the War of 1812. County employees often witness the ghosts of a man and woman seen strolling down the courthouse hallways.
Another interesting chapter was about life near the Erie Canal and the brothel district. Ghosts of the people of Canal Street are still believed to roam the old cobblestones seeking a drink of alcohol or the rough life they knew in an tough and unruly era.
One of the best features of this book is the beautiful full page, colored photographs that enhance almost every chapter. There are exterior shots of the buildings, tempting out door scenery, and a few photos of paranormal investigators on the job. The stories are a quick read—ideal for a traveler on the go who enjoys an ‘eerie’ tale or two.“Ghosts of Buffalo” is the title to bring along on your next visit to Lake Erie area.
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