Is the Marshall Field Mansion Haunted? 



In this episode of Ghostly, we explore the eerie legends surrounding one of Prairie Avenue’s most iconic homes. Believers claim to see a shadowy figure staring from the upstairs window, hear whispers calling the name “Marshall,” and feel sudden, icy cold spots that defy explanation.



We’ll dive into:




The mysterious death of Marshall Field Jr.



Reports of a ghostly man seen in the window



Disembodied voices heard in the halls



Chilling cold spots near the grand staircase



Paranormal connections to nearby Prairie Avenue mansions like the Glessner House




Was this mansion imprinted with energy from a family touched by scandal and sorrow? Or is it just another old house with a spooky reputation?



Listen as Pat and Rebecca examine the evidence and debate: is the Marshall Field Mansion haunted?



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Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers



“Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo



“Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com



Sources for this week’s episode



Marshall Field – Wikipedia



The Digital Research Library of Illinois History Journal : The History of the Marshall Field Mansion and Family.



Glessner House and the Ghosts of Prairie Avenue – Horror Obsessive



https://ghostcitytours.com/chicago/haunted-chicago/prairie-avenue



Prairie Avenue Ghost Hunt | American Ghost Walks



Hauntings on Prairie Avenue – Windy City Ghosts



Walking Tours — Glessner House



Vanished Chicagoland | Some of you may recognize the NOT-vanished Marshall Field Jr | Facebook



Haunted Tours of Historic Prairie Avenue | 10/04/2024 | Choose Chicago



2025 Prairie Avenue Haunted History Tour and Ghost Hunt (Chicago) – with Trusted Reviews



The All-Time Spookiest, Certifiably Haunted Chicago Sites



A Guide to Chicago’s Most Haunted Places – Chicago Magazine



2025 2-Hour Haunted History Chicago Night Tour – with Trusted Reviews



Glessner House Presents Shadows on the Street: Haunted Tours of Historic Prairie Avenue October 28, 2022 – PRESERVATION CHICAGO



The Story of a House: Shadows on the Street: Haunted Tours of Chicago’s Historic Prairie Avenue



Prairie Avenue



Learn more about Prairie Avenue: architecture.orgCheck out “Sin in the Second City” by Karen Abbott

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