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State: Iowa
Historical haunted places
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Dubuque, IA
Opened in 1890, the Grand Opera House became a major Dubuque performance venue, later serving cinema and community theater before restoration sustained its public cultural role.
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Dubuque, IA
A hotel or inn has occupied the corner since 1839, while the present property reflects later rebuilding, fire, travel, hospitality, and urban renewal. Its history is closely tied to the Mississippi landing and downtown commerce.
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Historic place
Dubuque, IA
Founded in 1875, Linwood Cemetery developed as a landscaped burial ground serving Dubuque and surrounding communities. Its monuments, Civil War memorial section, veterans' commemorations, and association records document generations of local history.
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Historic place
Dubuque, IA
Built in the 1850s for lead miner, businessman, and civic figure Mathias Ham, the house and surrounding site interpret family life, mining wealth, architecture, and Dubuque's early development along the Mississippi.
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Villisca, IA
A restored 1868 Iowa home interpreting the unsolved 1912 murders, community history, preservation, and reported paranormal experiences.
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