The Haunting Legacy of Merchant's House Museum | Paranormal Deep Dive

Real Ghost Stories Online

Tony Brueski

Religion & Spirituality, Natural Sciences, Science, Spirituality

4.2 • 3.6K Ratings

🗓️ 11 July 2025

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

On this episode, Tony Brueski delves into the haunting legacy of the Merchant's House Museum, a 19th-century family home that has become a hotspot for paranormal intrigue. From the life and times of Gertrude Tredwell, the home’s last resident, to chilling reports of apparitions and unexplained sounds, we explore why this historic NoHo site has captured the imagination of ghost hunters and history buffs alike.

Through firsthand accounts, historical records, and expert theories, Tony unravels the eerie events surrounding one of New York’s most haunted landmarks. Are these encounters the result of a restless spirit or simply a product of creaking floorboards and overactive imaginations?

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1:03.0	Welcome to another chilling dive into the mysterious and the unexplained. I'm Tony Bruske,
1:08.2	and today we're heading straight to the heart of NoHo, New York City, where history and hauntings collide.
1:14.7	The Merchant's House Museum nestled at 29 East 4th Street isn't just your typical 19th century historical landmark.
1:22.7	Once the cherished home of the Treadwell family, it's now said to be a place where the past refuses to rest.
1:29.5	At the center of this eerie tale is Gertrude Treadwell, the family's last surviving member,
1:34.7	who lived her entire life in the home until her death in 1933.
1:39.4	But according to countless visitors and staff, it seems Gertrude may never have truly left.
1:45.4	Cold spots, phantom music,rude may never have truly left. Cold spots,
1:50.4	phantom music, and even apparitions have turned this museum into one of New York's most talked about haunted locations. But what's the truth behind the stories? Is it a lingering
1:56.6	presence of the past or just our minds playing tricks on us? Grab your flashlight and your sense of curiosity, because we're about to uncover the secrets of
2:05.7	the Merchant's House Museum. From its rich history to spine-tingling paranormal encounters,
2:12.3	we'll dig deep to separate fact from fear. I'm Tony Bruske. Let's dig in.
2:19.3	The Merchings House Museum, standing proudly on East 4th Street in the no-ho neighborhood of New York City,
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