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Gadsden Hotel

Douglas, Arizona, United States

Hotel · local-legend

The Story

The Gadsden Hotel's basement is associated with a headless man. The Henry Trost historical-building site records that figure, while Legends of America notes that some retellings identify him as Pancho Villa and place sightings in corridors as well. The apparition is local lore; its identity is not an established historical fact. Add Henry Trost source for headless basement figure; Pancho Villa identification remains legend. Directory details may be historical. Address is directory-supported; exact mapping withheld.

The Hauntings

The Gadsden Hotel's basement is associated with a headless man. The Henry Trost historical-building site records that figure, while Legends of America notes that some retellings identify him as Pancho Villa and place sightings in corridors as well. The apparition is local lore; its identity is not an established historical fact. Add Henry Trost source for headless basement figure; Pancho Villa identification remains legend. Directory details may be historical. Address is directory-supported; exact mapping withheld.

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Current operating status and visitor access were not independently established. A historic business name or ghost-directory listing is not permission to enter. Confirm with the present operator; no after-hours or staff-only access is implied. Current access is unconfirmed.

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