Lake House Restaurant, Newfield
The Iona Lake Inn, now the Lake House Restaurant in Newfield, NJ, is reported to be haunted by a "Lady in Black" who may have chased a former guest named Victor to his death after the guest experienced unexplained phenomena like moved objects and broken dishes, according to a local ghost story. The inn was built in the early 1900s and served as a vacation spot, and also has rumored connections to illegal speakeasy activities during Prohibition. A spirit known as the "Lady in Black" is said to haunt the former inn. A former inn worker named Victor reported experiencing strange noises, objects moving on their own, and unexplained broken dishes. Victor's ghost story claims he became obsessed with proving the haunts and was eventually chased to his death by the Lady in Black. The inn was constructed in the early 1900s by Polish immigrants and served as a popular vacation spot with parties and dances. During Prohibition, there are rumors that the inn may have also operated as an illegal speakeasy and brothel.