Haunted and Historic

In the first episode of the Murder House series, we'll discuss the legal trouble surrounding the Watts house on Saratoga Trail in Frederick, Colorado.  You'll hear from attorneys in the Denver area, as well as thoughts and opinions from neighbors on what should be done with the house and about the overwhelming amount of visitors that drive by the house. 

In this week's episode, we'll be talking about the history of the incredible Casa Loma. This castle inspired by Scottish and medieval architecture, has been used for filming locations for movies such as Chicago, Crimson Peak, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, X-Men and more. We'll get to know the architect: EJ Lennox, and the owner: Sir Henry Pellatt, who brought this magnificent castle to life and learn how it came to be the grand structure that it is today.

New intro music: "Horror Music" by Piyushtwentytwo on Pixabay website

https://vimeo.com/263885447

https://dolcemag.com/general-interest/specialfeatures/e-j-lennox-casa-loma-toronto-city-hall-architect/24333

https://maryloudriedger2.wordpress.com/tag/hidden-things-at-old-city-hall-toronto/

https://storeys.com/legendary-houses-e-j-lennox-lenwil-toronto/

https://jamiesarner.com/toronto-life/2012/04/toronto-architects-edward-james-lennox/

https://www.ebay.com/itm/144136209519

Get your to-be-read and "shows to watch" lists ready as we talk about the spooky/house related books I read in January and February. We'll discuss books about everything from abandoned houses in Detroit, what it's like to work in a public library, forensic science across the world, and old house restoration.

This is part one of an ongoing monthly series.

Links to the books mentioned:

https://www.amazon.com/Work-At-Public-Library-Collection/dp/1440576246/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1057IY5AFWI7E&keywords=i+work+in+a+public+library&qid=1653021114&s=books&sprefix=i+work+in+a+public+library%2Cstripbooks%2C96&sr=1-3

https://www.amazon.com/Coat-Yellow-Paint-Moving-Through/dp/0785238689/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1S6COLFRKU9RX&keywords=a+coat+of+yellow+paint+naomi+davis&qid=1653021156&s=books&sprefix=a+coat+of+yellow+%2Cstripbooks%2C97&sr=1-1

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=a+500+house+in+detroit&i=stripbooks&crid=QORSUXCDMDTL&sprefix=a+500+house+in+detroit%2Cstripbooks%2C93&ref=nb_sb_noss

https://www.amazon.com/Forensics-Burns-Prints-About-Crime/dp/0802125158/ref=sr_1_1?crid=I6O5TBJ7LVHI&keywords=bugs+blood+and+burns+book&qid=1653021052&s=books&sprefix=bugs+blood+and+burns+book%2Cstripbooks%2C103&sr=1-1

https://www.amazon.com/Magnolia-Story/dp/3962571051/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2NSSXGJSMBK6D&keywords=magnolia+story&qid=1653021065&s=books&sprefix=magnolia+story%2Cstripbooks%2C106&sr=1-2

https://www.amazon.com/House-Sixteen-Handmade-Doors-Architectural/dp/0393242048/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JZ13WFOU7K9T&keywords=the+house+with+16+handmade+doors&qid=1653021093&s=books&sprefix=the+house+with+16+handmade+door%2Cstripbooks%2C103&sr=1-1

We're talking about stigmatized properties: houses where a murder or crime has occurred. This is the ultimate introduction to all you need to know about these properties, including what needs to be done after the event has happened, the rebound rate for the property, what states require you to disclose a death from murder or suicide, and more! We also cover the work of Randall Bell, the country's top appraiser of stigmatized properties and the notable cases he's worked in his career.

New intro music: "Horror Music" by Piyushtwentytwo on Pixabay website

Resources for the podcast:

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/manson-oj-simpson-heavens-gate-murder-real-estate-appraiser-randall-bell-804463/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2457574/Master-Disaster-The-man-values-haunted-houses-murder-sites.html

https://thehustle.co/want-to-save-25-on-a-house-one-word-murder/

https://www.rockethomes.com/blog/home-selling/stigmatized-property

https://www.vice.com/en/article/nn9qxb/this-guy-makes-his-living-selling-notorious-murder-homes

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/24/realestate/at-home-with-the-macabre.html

https://www.coreiq.com/post-traumatic-thriving

It's the show we've all been waiting for: Murder House Flip! In this episode, Courtni gives an overview of what you can expect in this long awaited show for true crime lovers, including the cases behind the houses featured, where to watch it, and if it's worth the wait.

(This episode is not sponsored.)

In this episode, host and former librarian, Courtni Norman, discusses the Dewey Decimal System and provides a guide to finding the Decimal Numbers for books about true crime, the afterlife, historic architecture, and various topics that Haunted and Historic listeners would be interested in.

Explore some of the most unique and fascinatingly morbid artwork and home decor that small businesses have to offer! Through hours of research, I compiled a list of some of my favorite shops that sell bookish but creepy artwork, 3D printed skulls, voodoo dolls, and much more!

Keep an eye out for Part 2!

Thank you to listeners Rebecca and Alexxis for inspiring and suggesting this episode!

Shops included:
MadameBricolagePress
MedievalOccultCraft
ElenaHadida
CreepsOfficial
LDelaney
Horribel
NancysJars
ScreenplayJunkies
TheMapShop
HauntedandHistoric :)

This week, Courtni gives an in-depth synopsis of the true crime book, "The Long Shadow of Small Ghosts" by Laura Tillman. She quotes from the book, talks about her favorite points, gives an overall rating, and poses important and thought provoking questions regarding houses where horrible crimes have been committed and what should be done with such places.

Join the discussion in the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/548280476120905/

From velvet furniture to mosaic tiles, we're talking about different ways to bring character to your home, regardless of the year it was built.

With a shout out to Fine and Dandy Co. for making wallpaper that dreams are made of: https://www.instagram.com/fineanddandyco/

Pinterest Board for Furniture Inspo: https://www.pinterest.com/thecuratedenthusiast/historic-home-furniture-inspo/

Join the FB Community of House Lovers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/548280476120905/

In this episode, we go behind-the-scenes of creepy movie houses. We find out where they're located, if they're still standing, and who is living within them, dead or alive...

Movie houses featured:
People Under the Stairs
Practical Magic
Beetlejuice
American Horror Story's "Murder House"
Rose Red

With a special shout out to Nerds the Word Prints on Etsy for their amazing ink-line drawings of creepy movie houses!