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Manhattan Murder Well at 129 Spring Street

Haunted History & Folklore New York, New York

A brick well visible on the lower level of a SoHo clothing store is associated with the 1799 death of Elma Sands and the sensational Levi Weeks murder trial. The identification of this well as…

Place Category: Haunted History & FolklorePlace Tags: Dark History

A brick well visible on the lower level of a SoHo clothing store is associated with the 1799 death of Elma Sands and the sensational Levi Weeks murder trial. The identification of this well as the exact crime scene has been disputed by historians, so treat that connection as local lore. Visit during store hours and be considerate of shoppers and staff.

Exterior of 129 Spring Street in SoHo

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Place Title: Manhattan Murder Well at 129 Spring Street
Category: Haunted History & Folklore
Tags: Dark History
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A brick well visible on the lower level of a SoHo clothing store is associated with the 1799 death of Elma Sands and the sensational Levi Weeks murder trial. The identification of this well as the exact crime scene has been disputed by historians, so treat that connection as local lore. Visit during store hours and be considerate of shoppers and staff.

Address: 129 Spring Street
New York
New York
10012
United States
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