History & Haunting of: The Dake House, Genoa , Nevada, U.S.A This Victorian home stands in the small town of Genoa, Nevada, and was the first established community in the Silver State. The Dake House now serves as an antique store and may be one of the most haunted places in northern Nevada. The house was once the home of the local undertaker, which might account for some of the odd goings-on that take place at the site. The first reported supernatural event reported happened when a large painting, a still life of roses in a vase, flew from the wall. The owner later learned the painting was a “spirit painting” done at a seance by a well-known San Francisco medium at the turn of the 19 th century. Footsteps echo in the antique store, and phantom shadows are reported by the staff. There are also ghostly smells in the place. The strangest story was that of a visitor who was walking on the second floor. In the master bedroom, now filled with antiques, he paused to look out the window. Just as he did, the man was slapped. He turned and discovered he was quite alone in the room. He ran from the house vowing never to return. Many ghost hunters and local TV crews have visited the place over the last two years, and each one has come away convinced that the place is haunted by several ghosts. The most prominent spirit is that of an older woman. what-when-how/ By our friend ~TheresaHPIR Martha tried to sell the painting at least three times. Each time it was put up for sale, it would violently plunge off the wall... Read the full story here > theresashauntedhistoryofthetri-state.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/nevadas-haunted-dake-house.html Photo 2,3,5,6 by deschner-usa.de/Url2011/tag39.htm It has built in 1872, Genoas first undertaker CW Dake. It is decorated in a Victorian style interior and preserved much of its original state. It means that the House is haunted, but the spirit were hiding ... It offers a a wide range of furnishings, ceramics and glass, but also oak and walnut furniture, crocheted Doilies, etc. Old cars and various items are also in front of the House. Photos 1 & 4 by sandiespsychicstones-
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