Ghosts, Gays, & Gambling - Portland’s Crystal Hotel

In this spooky and delightfully unhinged episode, we’re joined by “extra special” guests Shea & Jody from Rainy Day Rabbit Holes to explore the strange history and haunted happenings of Portland’s Crystal Hotel , a pizza-slice-shaped building with a century of stories baked in.

Located in the Pearl District, this vibrant, music-themed boutique hotel—now owned by McMenamins —has a rich and colorful past. It’s been everything from an auto parts store and a hotspot for underground gambling, to a string of lively nightclubs and a men’s-only subterranean bathhouse. Today, thanks to its significance as a safe and social space for Portland’s LGBTQ+ community , it can be found on the National Register of Historic Places .

Whether you’re into true crime , paranormal encounters , or offbeat local history , this episode has something for you. Don’t miss this deep dive into one of Portland’s most fascinating hotels!

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