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EPISODE · Jul 25, 2024 · 42 MIN

The Iroquois Theater: Tragedy, Hauntings, and the Alley of Death

from Oddity Shop · host Kara Perakovic and Zach Palmer

Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale.  This week, your curator Zach is telling us about Chicago's Most Haunted Alley: Couch Place.Thanks to a listener's suggestion, we dive into a historical and eerie exploration of Chicago's haunted theater and the infamous Alley of Death, setting the mood for some spine-tingling tales.Were talking all about the tragic and ghostly history of the Iroquois Theater, now known as the Nederlander Theater. From its grand beginnings to the catastrophic fire that changed fire safety regulations forever, we recount the chilling details and share eerie reports of ghostly apparitions, including the tragic tale of trapeze artist Nellie Reed. Join us for a compelling mix of history, horror, and the supernatural as we uncover the mysteries behind these captivating stories.References:•https://loopchicago.com/in-the-loop/couch-place-the-alley-of-the-death/•https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/couch-place-the-alley-of-death•https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/illinois/creepy-alley-il/•https://windycityghosts.com/death-alley-near-nederlander-theatre/•https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iroquois_Theatre_fire•https://cityseeker.com/chicago/1180727-couch-place-the-alley-of-death•https://www.reddit.com/r/chicago/comments/12364hg/chicago_theatre_chicago_river_and_the_alley_of/•https://www.iroquoistheater.com/firemen-in-couch-alley-behind-iroquois-theater.php•https://www.chicagotribune.com/2007/07/06/future-stage-traditions-seated-in-couch/•https://www.choosechicago.com/blog/tours-attractions/chicago-most-haunted-places/It Can't Be PeSupport the showThe Shop's phone lines are open! Give us a call and leave a voicemail (Or two!) with your creepy personal tale/oddity, and it could be featured on a future episode!616.320.4935JOIN US ON PATREON: Click Here!Join the Oddity Shop on Patreon for Day Early Access to Episodes and tons of bonus content!!!Visit our Website to learn more!Email Us at: oddityshoppodcast.comwww.OddityShopPodcast.comDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Affiliate programs are designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to the partner site.

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Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Zach is telling us about Chicago's Most Haunted Alley: Couch Place. Thanks to a listener's suggestion, we dive into a historical and eerie exploration of Chicago's haunted theater and the infamous Alley of Death, setting the mood for some spine-tingling tales. Were talking all about the tragic and ghostly history of the Iroquois Theater, now known as the Nederlander Theater. From its grand beginni...

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