This Haunted Antique Shop In Idaho Is One Of The Strangest Places You Can Go
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Idaho is full of wacky attractions but few are as strange as the
place featured below. Located in historic Idaho City, this place sticks
out like a sore thumb within the Western-style town. Boasting hundreds
upon hundreds of wacky antiques (and that’s just on the exterior), this
structure has made a name for itself as one of the most photographed
buildings in all of Idaho. However, there’s a lot more to this place
than just how it looks. There’s something about this place that you just
can’t put your finger on. Maybe it’s the shop’s fascinating history or
the fact that it’s rumored to be haunted, or both! One thing’s for sure.
Visiting this haunted antique shop is bound to be a strange experience
you never forget.
Hiding out in Idaho City is one
of our state's wackiest structures—The Sluice Box. This old antique shop
is the type of place you just can't seem to look away from. After all,
there sure is a lot to look at!
Although the antique shop
recently re-opened under new ownership, the store originally opened
sometime during the 1970s by Larry and Ruthie Carter. It wasn't long
until The Sluice Box made a name for itself as one of the strangest
buildings in the Gem State.
The couple were a dynamic duo of
sorts. Ruthie was the expert on antiques and Larry was the master
builder. He continued to build onto the shop for years after it opened,
adding things like towering eves, curved stairways, false rooms, and a
wide array of windowed lookouts.
Larry always took a particular
interest in the tales of ghosts and supernatural stories. In fact, he
would often say that he built the tower on top of the store in order to
invite wandering souls...and he may have done just that. This place
definitely gives off a haunted vibe, even if there hasn't been any
concrete evidence of paranormal occurrences.
The peculiar appearance is what
draws visitors in, but it's the massive collection of vintage antiques
that will keep you occupied for hours on end. This place has a little
bit of everything, and then some. Ruthie may no longer be in charge of
the antiques but the new owner has kept the shop mostly the same. Here
you'll find historic items from all over the West.
The Sluice Box doesn't really
feel like a shop, although everything and anything is considered for
sale. It feels more like a time capsule. Stuffed to the brim with unique
items, you can't help but feel like you're experiencing a little piece
of Idaho history as you wander through the store.
Larry passed away back in 2010
but according to their old website "there is a big possibility that he
might be visiting his favorite stomping grounds from time to time". We
can definitely believe that! As you peruse the shop's endless treasures,
you might just feel the unexpected presence of the man who made this
quirky shop possible.
Have you visited this haunted antique shop? Do you believe that
something paranormal lurks here? Leave your thoughts in the comments
below! If you thought this place looked awesome, just wait until you
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