Michigan Bell Telephone Co., Grand Rapids
The Michigan Bell building in Grand Rapids is considered haunted by the spirits of Warren and Virginia Randall, who lived on the property before the building was constructed. They are reportedly still heard arguing and making late-night prank phone calls, with other reported activity including strange lights, orb-like figures, and the sound of Warren's wooden leg. The story claims Warren, who had a prosthetic leg, beat his wife Virginia before killing himself, though some accounts suggest the deaths were accidental. Warren Randall, who lost a leg in a train accident, became paranoid and believed his wife, Virginia, was having an affair. The couple had a history of arguments, with one story claiming Warren beat Virginia with his wooden leg. He later slit his own throat, accidentally killing Virginia with gas during the act, though some stories say he intentionally murdered her. The Michigan Bell building was constructed in 1924 on the grounds of their former mansion, the Judd-White House. Residents and visitors report hearing loud arguments late at night and receiving prank phone calls from the building, believed to be from the ghosts of Warren and Virginia. Other reported occurrences include strange lights, the appearance of orb-like figures, and the distinct thumping sound of Warren's wooden leg.