The Gray Hotel, built in 1912, catered to the railroad. They were there for passengers to enjoy a room. They could eat in the restaurant and shop in the same building.
The town of Redkey was a rip roaring place that was not immune to murder, suicide, gangs, mysterious death, people thrown from the train, opium addiction, notorious gangsters like Dillinger, prostitution and much more.
The ghosts of that 'Little Chicago' lifestyle are still there. Living in the buildings of downtown Redkey. The Gray Hotel houses many ghosts that can change as the trains roar through.
Ghost Tours are ran though Redkey starting at the Gray Hotel by Shadow Patrol Paranormal Investigations (SPPI Ghost Hunters). People may find the little girl named Hattie or an evil presence that will chill them to the bone.
One thing that ghost tours are told is that ghosts are humans without a body. They are able to think and do as they please. They are not trick ponies that are forced to perform on que. If they choose to interact, it is of their own free will. If not, well, they might just be having a bad day.
At one time, the Gray Hotel was so active that Wright State University sent their psychology department to study it!
The cost of a ghost tour is $10 except for special events.
The Gray Hotel now houses Dynamite's Antiques, The Kindred Spirit Shop, Rhonda Mock Short Photography, and SPPI Ghost Hunters.
Feel free to come and shop! You never know what or who you might find!