Cincinnati is home to many sinister ghost stories, and some of them even involve much-loved spots throughout the city. One such example can be found in beautiful Eden Park, just up the hill from downtown. This park is filled with history, beautiful views, and a truly creepy tale about a murder that happened decades ago. The sinister story behind the Spring House Gazebo in Cincinnati will surely give you chills.
Eden Park is a jewel of an urban park and a natural oasis on the edge of downtown.
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The park has many features, including the Art Museum, Krohn Conservatory, and the very recognizable Spring House Gazebo.
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The park is known for sweeping views of the river valley and plenty of history.
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The property is spotted with statues, walking paths, fountains, and structures. It’s a delightful place to wander and relax.
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But back about 90 years ago, in 1927, a not-so-relaxing event happened right here at the gazebo we all know and love.
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George Remus was the “King of the Bootleggers” in Cincinnati and lived a life of illicit activity and drama, right alongside his family life.
Facebook/Cincinnati Bootlegging & Prohibition There was so much drama, in fact, that he was set to divorce from his wife after he was released from a stint in jail. The photo above shows Remus (in the middle) next to his wife Imogene and their family.
In October of 1927, it seems that Remus had had enough of his wife and the divorce wasn’t going to be enough to satisfy his anger.
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After a heated car chase on the day their divorce was set to be finalized, the pair ended up in Eden Park, where Remus then shot his wife in the stomach.
Facebook/Cincinnati Bootlegging & Prohibition Dressed in all black to mourn her marriage, Imogene died soon after in the hospital. As you can imagine, there were quite a few unresolved issues, which may just be why Mrs. Imogene Remus, pictured above, is said to still wander around the park, specifically at the Spring House Gazebo.
Within the darkened gazebo, stories have been told detailing a lady, dressed in all black, moving about the structure.
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There are reports of shadows moving along the arched openings of the structure and weird feelings of those who hang out within the gazebo itself.
Wikimedia/Greg Hume This beautiful and popular park has been a favorite destination for Cincinnatians for years, and it seems that one particular resident - Imogene Remus - enjoys it just as much as we do and chose to stick around.
Stories like this one add even more character to our city’s colorful past. Were you aware of the apparent haunting at the gazebo in Eden Park? Have you had any ghostly experiences there? Let us know all about it in the comments!
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There was so much drama, in fact, that he was set to divorce from his wife after he was released from a stint in jail. The photo above shows Remus (in the middle) next to his wife Imogene and their family.
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Dressed in all black to mourn her marriage, Imogene died soon after in the hospital. As you can imagine, there were quite a few unresolved issues, which may just be why Mrs. Imogene Remus, pictured above, is said to still wander around the park, specifically at the Spring House Gazebo.
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This beautiful and popular park has been a favorite destination for Cincinnatians for years, and it seems that one particular resident - Imogene Remus - enjoys it just as much as we do and chose to stick around.
If you’re brave enough to hear more haunted tales of Cincinnati, check out our previous article here.
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