Mineral Springs Mall, Alton


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The Mineral Springs Hotel, now the Mineral Springs Mall, is considered a haunted location where several ghosts are said to reside, including the "Jasmine Lady," identified by her floral scent and believed to be the spirit of Pearl Sons who died by suicide in 1965. Other alleged spirits include Lou Harwood, who shot himself in the hotel's bar and causes disturbances, and a child named Cassie or George, who is associated with the hotel's now-closed pool. Visitors and investigators report paranormal activity such as footsteps, unexplained smells, moving objects, and apparitions. A well-known spirit whose presence is often accompanied by the scent of jasmine perfume. She is identified as Pearl Sons, who died in the hotel in 1965. Lou Harwood: A phantom barfly who is said to slam doors, turn off lights, and pace the floor of the old saloon, where he shot himself in 1916. The Little Boy/George: A child in knickers seen playing in the lobby or pool area. One theory is that this is the ghost of George, who may have drowned in the hotel's pool. Cassie: Another child ghost associated with the pool, who likes to play marbles. The Drunken Ghost: An artist who was responsible for a mural in the Crystal Room bar and died before completing it. Guests often report smelling jasmine perfume, the signature of the Jasmine Lady. People have heard footsteps, doors slamming, and seen figures in the hotel. There are reports of objects moving on their own and lights being turned off by unseen forces.

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