The Curse of Franklin Castle

This is an edited down version of a documentary I created in 2005 as a college project. I first learned of Franklin Castle more than 10 years ago, but am still intrigued by all of the history, and stories surrounding it.

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Entertainment

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• Franklin Castle
• Cleveland
• Ohio City
• Ghosts
• Haunted House
• Supernatural
• Curses

[cleveohbrian1977]

apmarschall... I have done EXTENSIVE research on the castle... all records can be found at the Cuyahoga County Archives building just down the street. It is a phenomenal place... I just hope that one day it will be restored, and saved from what is inevitable... the city of Cleveland government wants it destroyed... I pray that does not happen.

[apmarschall]

I agree with you man! I am moving to California in a couple weeks, but I am still holding an extreme interest in this historic landmark. I would love to create a full-fledged, professional doc sometime in the near future.

P.S. I shot this using a Canon ZR-60 (a standard, home-use camcorder)

[cleveohbrian1977]

1, Charles Milsaps is NOT the owner... Michelle Heimburger is. 2, The Franklin Castle is in SEVERE disrepair, the ghosts that may have once resided there I am quite sure have vacated the premises due to the severe neglect that this property has suffered. I do agree that the premises may be cursed, however, with the correct intentions, ownership, and passion, I am quite sure this home could be restored to it's original glory. I believe it commands that respect. I respect your analysis.

[apmarschall]

Thanks a lot for the comments. I just did a google search and found an interesting Plain Dealer article from 2006 that states Charles Milsaps never purchased the castle. That's so strange!!

I created the project in May 2005 and got my info from valid sources, including Milsaps himself. This definitely shines a stranger light on what is really going on over there. The club's website hasn't even been updated since my project's completion.

[contac216]

the owner wants 2 keep from the public, it kinda gives it that unkown mysterious presence right in the heart of the hood, loved the video,wish it had more older pics of the castle,early 1900s or so......

[apmarschall]

Thanks! I agree with having older pics in the video. I didn't get a chance to get to the historical society down the street from the castle by the end of my project, but I'm sure old pictures and documents of some kind must exist.

[TonaBella78]

I don't like what this woman said about Charlie. Not cool. What credentials does she obtain? No pun at all towards you whatsoever, but this woman is the creepy one! :( I have old original photographs of the castle dating back to the 50's..I have photographs of the original owners as well..you won't find them ANYWHERE except through the family...and I know them personally..Good people!

[TheCarl72]

The Castle is Awsome and has a great history... too bad this woman seems to know none of it. everything she says is inaccurate or flat out made up. She is supposed to be a psychic and she doesn't even pronounce the original family's name right?? and those photos used in the video have nothing to do with Castle??

[Clevelandmarko]

Ghosts are for weak minded stupid fools. NO SUCH THING

Thank god that 40% of America has IQs of 90's, so this quack can continue to make a living. I hope she did not reproduce.

[plmuzik21]

the whole city of cleveland is curse. this aint nuthin but the devils playground. cleveland is a graveyard.

[tony99761]

wats fucking creepy i live like right next to franklin castle

[SuperBalabak]

good work :)

[TonaBella78]

you can find all my photos etc at wwwdotmyspacedotcomforwardslas­hfranklincastle1881

[jay112273]

@CharlesAtTheCastle i am not defending this lady.she may have never been inside of franklin castle.and she may be a phony..but do you know who was inside of franklins castle?.......ME!!!!!! HALLOWEEN TOUR IN THE 80S.

[CharlesAtTheCastle]

@jay112273 She can't even Pronounce The Man’s name right. She knows nothing about the Tiedemann family or The Franklin Castle. She’s never even been inside the house and she never will.

[jay112273]

@BrodEirennach90 well that was hannes tiedmanns version of her death.many people believed that he killed her.because he was said to be a tyrant like father and a not so friendly person to others.so this lady is not to far off in her story.

[BrodEirennach90]

I enjoed your video. Although your wrong about the daughter, Emma died from diabetes.

[erinmaloy]

another thing i noticed is that the present owner of the franklin castle's name is Charles Milsaps. this is a bit of topic but my second cousin's husband's last name is Milsaps. i wonder if they are distant relatives. i have to figure out more about this. i am also driving past the franklin castle a few times or maybe even walking past it sometime soon. the history of the castle is fascinating and definetly something to research!