The story

Milwaukee's Grand Hotel was built in 1893 by Guido Pfister and has hosted virtually every US president since William McKinley. Guido Pfister's portrait hangs in the lobby, and the hotel's longtime staff insist his spirit never left — multiple MLB players staying here during road games have described seeing an old man in Victorian clothing watching from their doorways. The hotel acknowledges the claims and has appointed an artist-in-residence program partly inspired by the building's atmosphere.

What's reported here

Guests, staff and visiting Major League Baseball players have reported seeing an elderly man in Victorian clothing, believed by some to be Guido Pfister, along with unexplained footsteps, lights turning on and off and strange noises.

History & background

Opened in 1893, The Pfister Hotel was built by businessman Guido Pfister and quickly became one of Milwaukee's premier luxury hotels. It has welcomed numerous US presidents, celebrities and visiting sports teams throughout its history.

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