Haunted Hotel in Galveston, Texas

In the mid-1950’s a 25 year old bride-to-be named Audra was a frequent guest at the Hotel Galvez. Legend has it that she checked into a room on the fifth floor, number,501.

Audra was engaged to a mariner who sailed out of the Port of Galveston. According to the tale, Audra would climb to the top of one of the turrets in the Hotel and watch for her love whenever he was expected to return from sea. 

From the turret she watched in horror as a mighty storm battered the port. With great hope, she continued to climb the turret day after day, but never saw the ship. 

Finally, word came that the ship had sunk and all aboard had perished. In despair, Audra hung herself. A few days later, her mariner arrived at the hotel, very much alive, and ready for the wedding that was never to be.

There were many “sightings” and stories of contact with Audra. Audra is said to wander the fifth floor at night searching for something or someone.

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