{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6293a6e0f1d896001572fb8c/6822c361043ee33ab6bbfc7f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":" Ghosts, Gays, & Gambling - Portland’s Crystal Hotel","description":"<p>In this spooky and delightfully unhinged episode, we’re joined by “extra special” guests Shea &amp; Jody from <a href=\"https://www.rainydayrabbitholes.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Rainy Day Rabbit Holes</em></strong></a> to explore the strange history and haunted happenings of <strong>Portland’s Crystal Hotel</strong>, a pizza-slice-shaped building with a century of stories baked in.</p><p><br></p><p>Located in the Pearl District, this vibrant, music-themed boutique hotel—now owned by<strong> McMenamins</strong>—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 <strong>LGBTQ+ community</strong>, it can be found on the <strong>National Register of Historic Places.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re into <strong>true crime</strong>, <strong>paranormal encounters</strong>, or <strong>offbeat local history</strong>, this episode has something for you. Don’t miss this deep dive into one of Portland’s most fascinating hotels!</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.pnwhauntsandhomicides.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Visit our website! </a><a href=\"https://linktr.ee/pnwhauntsandhomicides\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, &amp; more!</a>&nbsp;If you have any true crime, paranormal, or witchy stories you'd like to share with us &amp; possibly have them read (out loud) on an episode, email us at <a href=\"mailto:pnwhauntsandhomicides@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">pnwhauntsandhomicides@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or use this <a href=\"https://forms.gle/aN5hbD8KnbfcccJNA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">link</a>. There are so many ways that you can support the show: <a href=\"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hauntshomicides\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">BuyMeACoffee</a>, <a href=\"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pnw-haunts-homicides--5955451/support\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spreaker,</a> or by leaving a rating &amp; review on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pnw-haunts-homicides/id1566754620\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Podcasts</a>. <a href=\"https://pastebin.com/embed_js/pU7r5RV2?theme=dark\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sources</a></p>","author_name":"PNW Haunts & Homicides"}