Bar Next Door

Location Information

Official Name: The Bar Next Door
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Driving Directions:
Take John Nolen Dr (south).  At the intersection (stop lights) with Olin Ave, take a right on East Olin Ave (going west).  The Bar Next Door will be on the right and is located at 222 E Olin Ave.

 


Physical Description:
This is a two story building that houses the Bar Next Door located in south Madison around some of the major parks.
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Why is The Bar Next Door Haunted?

*This building used to be a liquor distribution center during Prohibition for Roger "The Terrible" Touhey and his Irish gang that was based in Des Plaines, Illinois.  This building looks like a fortress and has many hidden compartments.-GoP
*Reportedly, there is a body buried beneath fireplace under the second floor banquet room.  The bones are thought to be one of the Touhey brothers who was killed in a shootout.  Another story claims that the bones are those of a Touhey brother who was killed in one of the shady business dealings of the Prohibition Era.-GoP

Alleged Paranormal Activity

*Employees and customers have seen cigar boxes moving around the display area like they were moved by phantom hands.-GoP
*One of the managers has heard footsteps descending the staircase during the late night after bar hours.-GoP

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Sources

GoP=Ghosts of the Prairie.  This is a website where the webmaster, Troy Taylor, has compiled haunted claims from articles, books, and other literary sources and has listed the supposed haunted locations in a specific state (Wisconsin).  Troy Taylor has not investigated these claims and will not be held responsible for those who partake in their own investigation.  Keep in mind that some of these places have trespassing notices that have been not listed.  Ghosts of the Prairie has given WIX permission to use this information for this location which can be found here: http://www.prairieghosts.com/hauntwi.html

 

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