169 Marshall Field Mansion

Is the Marshall Field Mansion Haunted? In this episode of Ghostly, we explore the eerie legends surrounding one of Prairie Avenue’s most iconic homes. Believers claim to see a shadowy figure staring from the upstairs window, hear whispers calling the name “Marshall,” and feel sudden, icy cold spots that defy explanation. We’ll dive into: The mysterious death of Marshall Field Jr.Reports of a ghostly man seen in the windowDisembodied voices heard in the hallsChilling cold spots near the grand staircaseParanormal connections to nearby Prairie Avenue mansions like the Glessner House Was this mansion imprinted with energy from a family touched by scandal and sorrow? Or is it just another old house with a spooky reputation? Listen as Pat and Rebecca examine the evidence and debate: is the Marshall Field Mansion haunted? Join the Debate Give us your vote on what you think at ghostlypodcast.com/polls. #TeamBeliever #TeamSkeptic Have you had a paranormal experience? Share your story with us on social media @GhostlyPodcast or email us at [e-mail]. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! And tell us—do you believe? #GhostlyPodcast #MarshallFieldMansion #HauntedChicago #GhostStories #ParanormalPodcast #ChicagoHaunts #SpookyHistory Patreon and GhostlyX Join our Patreon for all sorts of great extra Ghostly, including early, commercial-free episodes. Join today: ghostlypodcast.com/support/ We want to hear from you with your ghost stories! Email us at [e-mail]. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers “Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo “Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com Sources for this week’s episode Marshall Field – Wikipedia The Digital Research Library of Illinois History Journal : The History of the Marshall Field Mansion and Family. Glessner House and the Ghosts of Prairie Avenue – Horror Obsessive https://ghostcitytours.com/chicago/haunted-chicago/prairie-avenue Prairie Avenue Ghost Hunt | American Ghost Walks Hauntings on Prairie Avenue – Windy City Ghosts Walking Tours — Glessner House Vanished Chicagoland | Some of you may recognize the NOT-vanished Marshall Field Jr | Facebook Haunted Tours of Historic Prairie Avenue | 10/04/2024 | Choose Chicago 2025 Prairie Avenue Haunted History Tour and Ghost Hunt (Chicago) – with Trusted Reviews The All-Time Spookiest, Certifiably Haunted Chicago Sites A Guide to Chicago’s Most Haunted Places – Chicago Magazine 2025 2-Hour Haunted History Chicago Night Tour – with Trusted Reviews Glessner House Presents Shadows on the Street: Haunted Tours of Historic Prairie Avenue October 28, 2022 – PRESERVATION CHICAGO The Story of a House: Shadows on the Street: Haunted Tours of Chicago’s Historic Prairie Avenue Prairie Avenue Learn more about Prairie Avenue: architecture.orgCheck out “Sin in the Second City” by Karen Abbott