Turner's Seafood, Salem


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Turner's Seafood in Salem is located in the historic Lyceum Hall, which is famously believed to be haunted. Its history and reported paranormal activities are strongly tied to Bridget Bishop, the first person executed during the Salem Witch Trials, as well as other spirits. The Lyceum building sits on what was once Bridget Bishop's apple orchard. Bishop, known for her non-Puritan behavior and owning a tavern, was executed on June 10, 1692. The scent of fresh apples is a frequently reported phenomenon inside and outside the restaurant, which many believe is a sign of Bridget Bishop's lingering presence on her former property. It's said that her spirit keeps an eye on the location. The Turner family sometimes leaves a glass of champagne for Bishop, honoring her past as a tavern owner. An apparition of a woman in a long, white, flowing dress has been sighted on the main staircase. Staff and guests have reported seeing the reflection of a woman's face—sometimes believed to be Bishop's—in mirrors and windows when no one is there. Bar staff have discovered the bar set up differently than how they left it the night before. Unseen forces have also been reported to move objects around. A lively ghost of a young boy who is described as interactive with guests. He is responsible for playful antics witnessed by staff and visitors. A woman in a Victorian-era blue dress has also been spotted. A rigid, tall man in a top hat is said to haunt the halls, often with a dog at his side. Eerie voices, shadow figures, and sudden cold spots have been noted in various parts of the restaurant, particularly near the basement stairs. Reports from staff, which allegedly began after the building became a restaurant in 1989, include objects like glassware shattering on their own. In one instance caught on video, a glass appears to fly off a shelf.

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