Chicago Haunts: The Drake Hotel (part 1)
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- Опубліковано 20 чер 2010
- The Drake Hotel in Chicago is known to be a haunt for "The Lady in Red." Here we explore her tale and take a little trip to the 10th floor after midnight. Not a lot of ghost action, but a great video for you to learn a bit about this famous Chicago haunted hotel. Perfect "follow our footsteps" example for those who want to try and investigate more for themselves.
TIP: Don't know if The Drake has a stance on their "huanted" status, but if you ask (and tip) the bartender in "The Cape Cod Room" you'll get more details.
(Amateur Ghost Hunting in Chicago. What did you do on your last staycation?) UA-cam Video Link:
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
This is just a note to thank "Technoindigo" who's graciously granted us permission to use the "eating popcorn" image seen in this video. Visit their flickr set at this URL: www.flickr.com/photos/technoin...
Also to "BeautyOfThePast" who's given us the go-ahead to use: www.flickr.com/photos/titania1...
from their flickr account.
"Larsacus" was also a great help. "The Drake Hotel, Chicago" image seen here in their flickr account:
www.flickr.com/photos/34158669...
was a great asset to have for this video.
Thanks to you all! - Розваги
I worked security at the Drake 30 years ago so I had access to the entire building. I loved exploring the hotel. There were parts that have not changed since it opened. On the East side of the 10th floor there's a service hall that has storerooms, and a furniture repair shop. There's a small set of stairs that has a bathroom at the top. The fixtures are original including the stalls. There's another stairway that takes you up to the roof that overlooks the Drake neon sign. There's also a private apartment for the resident hotel manager. The basement has a wine cave, and more workshops. There's a carpenter shop with old tools, and pin up calenders from the 40's on. It's like being in a timewarp. The smaller ballroom has doors that connects to the building next door which used to be the Drake Tower. The rooms on the first guest floor are smaller and more plain than the upper floors. This was where the servants stayed while traveling with their rich employers. The hotel is built around the main kitchen which is 2 floors in the center of the building. There's a wood burning oven to bake bread. It's a beautiful building that's aged gracefully. I also worked at the Wrigley Building. One day I'll share my stories about that grand place.
great info! thanks ! ~ the stairway you mentioned leading to the DRAKE neon, is that available to the public? I'll be staying there in a few weeks
Is there any way a guest at the hotel could look around at some of the spots?
@@travmocoworld4493 you may ask the Conceirge. It's a great building...
@@daviddoyle543 David, I would love to get in contact with you about how to get up to the roof. Me and a photographer buddy of mine were there but were unable to find access to the roof. I actually believe we stumbled upon the private resident room instead lol. Thanks if you reply
@@andylgarza from the tenth floor there's a stairwell. It goes to the residence of the General Manager who lives on property. Go upstairs from that and there's an exit door to the roof overlooking the Drake sign. You'd be next to the letter D. We had to go up and check the sign to make sure no lights were out.
Stayed in room 816 in Sept 2013 for four nights. On the final night I was woke by the VERY distinct feeling of someone playing with my hair. Watching horror movies on Netflix probably didn't help though. LOL
This was really entertaining. I'm from Chicago. I should have stayed there before I moved.
Good job Julie and Sean, I also enjoyed the story and we are looking forward to part 2. I like the way you put everything together!!!!
Love this place fav hotel in usa
I think Isaw Jack Nicolson in that Ballroom photo
Very nice! Love the way the popcorn pic was used! Ghost stories are always intriguing! I'm looking forward to seeing part 2 of your video!
Where's part 2 you noodle?
We felt a erie feeling when we were there its a real awesome hotel i know there is secret rooms
Rumor has it that Part 2 will never see the light of day. We don't really know what happened to these guys.
very cool investigation
Great video and if you have more let me know.
Whereas I still got 3 insane people
I stayed there for my birthday weekend. No paranormal activity during my stay
I was born and raised and lived in my home town Chicago for 30+ years and never heard of such nonsense!
She should of taken them with her.
I'm fascinated with the Drake's Lady in Red; its just a shame a proper long-term paranormal investigation of the active areas is likely never to happen, short of Discovery Channel or travel Channel big bucks and liability waivers ..seems to be the case with far too many of the well known haunted locations. I'd be very curious to know what kind of evidence would come out of an intentional attempt to communicate with her with loads of environmental data monitors, Thanks for the upload and the look around guys!
on Saturday we went there and I didn't see any thing I did not see ghosts or something moving
Part 2 is never coming, is it?
there seems to be an anomoly at 5:13-5:19 in the alcove where the fire exit (??) door is. I barely see a rising shadow on the right hand side of the beam of blue light. I'm not saying it's a ghost or a shadow person, but it makes me wonder.
It doesn't appear to be reflection or lighting effect. What do you think?
Hair of the dog that bit me!!
Part 2?
Stay at the Congress Plaza Hotel. It is even more haunted.
Part 2 you noodle??????
did you guy's ever upload part 2?
Must be some public money keeping that hotel is such great conditon.
And just when I think I have seen every ghost story in the US, I come across a new one. Bravo! It's funny that I've never heard of "The Drake Hotel" since I live very close to Chicago. Question... The photo of the couple in your video... Was that the actual couple involved? Looking forward to Part 2!
@jjkhawaiian weird. i saw nothing. save panning from one segment of the video to the next segment. that timeframe kinda fell upon that transition. but i see what you were referring to
Creepy
Oy!
@TheJulieandShawn At 7:07 you guys closed the door to the stair case.. What's the matter Colonel Sanders??? chicken..
did you guys ever post the part 2 video? and did u guys get in trouble for walking around up there at all..i mean I assume they wouldn't mind as long as you were being quiet and respectful..also did you guys actually go into the stairwell at all? thanks! :))
So where *is* Part 2...?
Salut eric benamara
hello Julie and sean! I am going to be staying at the drake next month and want to do a little research on the story behind the woman in red..you mention that "stairs" were involved in her death can you explain that part of the story to me? you kept saying you didn't know the full story..can you explain the full story then? id very very much appreciate it! thankyou! :D
Did Sean, actually say; when he looked out the 10th Floor, that "the 10th Floor was really not that high?"
What was he smokin? 🙄
My dad used to own that hotel when I was little but then he sold it XD
Yeah ight stop capping
i-dont-thing-its-true-its-just-story
LOL!!!
wasted my time
so it confirms that the Ghost thing in this hotel is a bullshit!!! Nothing happens in part one, why do we need the part 2?
ridiculous! i been staying in this hotel every now and then for the past 3 years, and i never heard of this fairy-tale! not even noticed anything up normal about this property!
bullshit*
ssamer88 the hunted part is floor 10
haa stay off the booze
The music is more amazing on your video. But overall your video sucks. Got me excited for no reason.