Welcome to a tour of eerie revelations and ghostly encounters in downtown Flint. Tonight, we delve into the chilling tales of the Flint Masonic Temple, which is to your left across Saginaw Street, an architectural gem with a reputation for the supernatural.

Built in 1911, the Flint Masonic Temple stands proudly in the heart of downtown. With its intricate architectural details, elegant rental spaces, and a basement dining hall, it was listed as a historical landmark in 2004. But beneath its grand exterior lies a haunting legacy that continues to spook those who enter its doors.

Even during joyous events like weddings and parties, a strange, unsettling atmosphere seems to linger. Workers and guests alike have reported inexplicable phenomena—shadowy figures drifting through the halls and mysterious sounds echoing from empty rooms. One common occurrence is the faint, eerie strains of organ music wafting from upstairs, despite the absence of any self-playing instruments.

The basement is particularly notorious for its unsettling vibe. As you navigate the dimly lit corridors, you may feel an icy chill crawl down your spine. The dining room, usually closed off, adds to the darkness, and the outdated plumbing only enhances the feeling of unease.

On the York Floor, bathed in Gothic red elegance, hauntings are most pronounced. This space, fitting for a vampire’s wedding, is rumored to be the most haunted area in the building. A show director once reported seeing a translucent woman in white floating through doorways before vanishing into thin air. During a séance held for The Vampire Ball, ghostly shadows filled the room, leaving attendees so frightened that they vowed never to return.

The main floor, with its grand auditorium and mezzanine, also harbors its share of ghostly tales. Ted Valley, who managed Vertigo Theatrics, frequently worked late into the night in the temple. As a skeptic, he was initially dismissive of the supernatural, but his experiences told a different story. Shadows would pass his open doorway when he was alone, and unsettling noises like rattling lockers and pacing from the ceiling plagued him during late-night work sessions. One particularly eerie event involved a light bulb falling on an actor’s head during a production, seemingly unscrewed by an unseen force.

Adding to the mystery, the Flint Masonic Temple has connections to some of the city’s most prominent citizens. The presence of influential figures like Walter Chrysler and J. Dallas Dort, who were once Masons, might explain why their spirits continue to linger in this cherished building.

As of late 2017, the temple went up for sale, and Flint’s Communities First Inc. began the process of purchasing it in March 2018. Whether the sale has been completed is yet to be confirmed, but the temple continues to operate for event rentals, with its haunted reputation ever intact.

Just down the road, at 625 South Saginaw Street, a historic apartment building shares its own spectral stories. Residents of this studio apartment, neighboring The Capitol Theatre, have reported eerie occurrences, including shadowy figures, mysterious noises, and ghostly voices. One chilling incident involved a recording device capturing sounds of a chair moving, a toilet flushing, and footsteps—despite the apartment being empty.

And beneath Flint’s bustling streets lie secrets in the form of old service tunnels. These hidden passages, once used to connect auto factories, are now sealed off but rumored to harbor restless spirits watching over Flint’s forgotten history.

As you leave tonight, remember that the shadows and whispers of Flint’s past are very much alive. Whether it’s the haunting strains of organ music, ghostly apparitions, or hidden tunnels, the echoes of history still linger in this storied city.