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Everyone in Onondaga has probably heard of the haunted ghost bride that wanders Cedarville Road, or the ghosts that reside in the Landmark Theatre, and maybe even about the spirits that haunt the Split Rock Quarry, but how well do you really know their stories?
There are a few different versions of the story about 13 Curves. All of them contain a story about a young couple. In the first version, it is said that a violent crash killed a young married couple when they were ejected from their car. The other version is a bit more gruesome. A couple who had just gotten married was traveling to visit a friend that lived on Otisco Lake. When their car broke down at night, the husband left to find help. The wife had fallen asleep in the car and was awoken by a police officer tapping at her window. Her husband was found hanging on the tree they parked under. Even though the incident was said to have happened about 60 years ago, there were only three reported car crashes between 1809 and 1955, none of which had any recorded deaths. In 1919, a man was found dead lying in the grass by a group of hunters on Cedarvale Road, but that was thought to be the cause of heart problems. People say that the glowing or bloody ghost bride can be seen on Halloween night or Friday the 13th, searching for her husband. The Landmark Theatre is another spot known for being haunted. The gorgeous theatre was opened in February 1928, making it 91 years old. Their most popular ghost is named Clarissa. She was a worker at the theatre and when her lover, Oscar, was electrocuted on the stage. She jumped off the balcony to her death because of the sight. So many people have seen her that the Landmark made their own play dedicated to her called “Clarissa: Grande Dame of the Landmark Theatre.” Charlie is said to haunt the stage as well. He died of natural causes, but he lived in the boiler room of the building. It’s said that you can hear his dog barking. The Split Rock Quarry on Onondaga Road was producing explosives before WWI. There was an accident at the quarry where fifty guys were killed. It happened on July 2nd, 1918. The explosion could be felt all over Syracuse and it was said to be caused by a gear that overheated, Others believe that it was a plan devised by the Central Powers. Those who have gone to the quarry since have seen ghosts and strange apparitions. They also experience odd cold spots and weird noises. This photo was taken at the quarry when a man reported feeling a numbing sensation and he asked someone to take a photo. His back is to the camera. These are just three of many legends that originate in our area. They are very important to our history and fun to share during the Halloween season. Is there any truth to them? That’s for you to decide.
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