Old LaMar Hotel and Horseshoe Bar Building
Location & Map
Address Details
- Full Address
- 333 Grandville Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
- City
- Grand Rapids
- County
- Kent County
- State / Province
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Coordinates
- 42.95684, -85.67439
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The Haunting
The Old LaMar Hotel and Horseshoe Bar Building is a historic three-story Grand Rapids building at 333 Grandville Avenue SW. Its paranormal reputation comes from the building's hotel, bar, and rumored brothel years, with reports of cold spots, voices, moving objects, and an uneasy atmosphere.
Crain's Grand Rapids Business reported that the building was built in 1891, first opened as a boarding house and grocery serving railroad passengers, and later became the Lamar Hotel after World War II. Frank Lamar then opened the Horseshoe Bar, a jazz and blues venue, in the building. A 2013 redevelopment story described plans for office and retail reuse, so the haunted bar/hotel identity is historical rather than the current public use.
Reported activity: Ghost-tour and haunted-place sources emphasize cold spots, sounds, doors or objects moving, and the lingering reputation of the old hotel and bar. Since the building has gone through reuse plans, readers should verify the current tenant and access rules before visiting.
Activity Details
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What People Are Saying
Summary of visitor and community commentary
Ghost-tour and haunted-place sources emphasize cold spots, sounds, doors or objects moving, and the lingering reputation of the old hotel and bar. Since the building has gone through reuse plans, readers should verify the current tenant and access rules before visiting.