On May 19, 1822, Peleg Walker was found dead inside Foster's Ramtail Factory. Almost ten years earlier, he and four other family members had made the fateful decision to start a business. Legend has it that when relations soured over arguments about money, the partnership ended, with Peleg hanging from the very bell rope he rang each morning to signal the change in shift. Whether he took his own life or was murdered remains a mystery. Recognized as a haunted site since 1885, the factory now lies in ruins. Yet Peleg still keeps vigil over its remains, sounding his night watchman's bell and drif... Read More
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On May 19, 1822, Peleg Walker was found dead inside Foster's Ramtail Factory. Almost ten years earlier, he and four other family members had made the fateful decision to start a business. Legend has it that when relations soured over arguments about money, the partnership ended, with Peleg hanging from the very bell rope he rang each morning to signal the change in shift. Whether he took his own life or was murdered remains a mystery. Recognized as a haunted site since 1885, the factory now lies in ruins. Yet Peleg still keeps vigil over its remains, sounding his night watchman's bell and drif... Read More
On May 19, 1822, Peleg Walker was found dead inside Foster's Ramtail Factory. Almost ten years earlier, he and four other family members had made the fateful decision to start a business. Legend has it that when relations soured over arguments about money, the partnership ended, with Peleg hanging from the very bell rope he rang each morning to signal the change in shift. Whether he took his own life or was murdered remains a mystery. Recognized as a haunted site since 1885, the factory now lies in ruins. Yet Peleg still keeps vigil over its remains, sounding his night watchman's bell and drifting with his candle lantern in hand. Authors Tom D'Agostino and Arlene Nicholson share over two decades of research into the mysterious history of Rhode Island's haunted factory.
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Pages: 112
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: The History Press
Series: Haunted America
Publication Date: 30th September 2014
State: Rhode Island
Illustration Note: 100% Mono
ISBN: 9781626196391
Format: Paperback
BISACs: BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Supernatural HISTORY / United States / State & Local / New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT) HISTORY / United States / General
Author Bio
Thomas D’Agostino and Arlene Nicholson have been extensively studying and investigating paranormal accounts for more than forty-two years, with more than two thousand investigations to their credit. Creators of seventeen books and counting, together they have penned and captured on film the best haunts and history New England has to offer. The couple has appeared on many television shows, documentaries, radio, podcasts and publications, as well as contributing to other books written by paranormal authors. Tom is a graduate of Rhode Island College with a degree in political science. Arlene is a professional photographer. www.tomdagostino.com.
On May 19, 1822, Peleg Walker was found dead inside Foster's Ramtail Factory. Almost ten years earlier, he and four other family members had made the fateful decision to start a business. Legend has it that when relations soured over arguments about money, the partnership ended, with Peleg hanging from the very bell rope he rang each morning to signal the change in shift. Whether he took his own life or was murdered remains a mystery. Recognized as a haunted site since 1885, the factory now lies in ruins. Yet Peleg still keeps vigil over its remains, sounding his night watchman's bell and drifting with his candle lantern in hand. Authors Tom D'Agostino and Arlene Nicholson share over two decades of research into the mysterious history of Rhode Island's haunted factory.
Pages: 112
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: The History Press
Series: Haunted America
Publication Date: 30th September 2014
State: Rhode Island
Illustrations Note: 100% Mono
ISBN: 9781626196391
Format: Paperback
BISACs: BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Supernatural HISTORY / United States / State & Local / New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT) HISTORY / United States / General
Thomas D’Agostino and Arlene Nicholson have been extensively studying and investigating paranormal accounts for more than forty-two years, with more than two thousand investigations to their credit. Creators of seventeen books and counting, together they have penned and captured on film the best haunts and history New England has to offer. The couple has appeared on many television shows, documentaries, radio, podcasts and publications, as well as contributing to other books written by paranormal authors. Tom is a graduate of Rhode Island College with a degree in political science. Arlene is a professional photographer. www.tomdagostino.com.
