Our Spooky World: The Moving Mannequins Of The Lawson House

Our Spooky World: The Moving Mannequins of The Lawson House

One of the creepiest mysteries in America is that of the moving mannequins on the porch of the Lawson House.  The Lawson house is one of six houses on a block known as Main Streets Historic District in New Hamburg, New York.  It was built in 1845 by John Lawson, and is located near New Hamburgs train station.

According to historical records, .there was a massive train wreck, which occurred less than 200 ft from the property, in 1871.Twenty-two people were killed. Then, in 1877, the house was one of the only homes on the block to survive a terrible fire.

Now, for whatever reason, there are several female mannequins on the front porch.  What is especially strange is that the mannequins will change positions and clothing during the night.  Sometimes the mannequins will sit in rocking chairs, while other times they will stand facing different directions. More eerie still is the fact that they will often be seen facing towards site of the train wreck, or with their heads towards the only other historical building on the street (which is abandoned). 

No one knows who (or what) moves the mannequins, as no one has ever been spotted during the process.  Neighbors have no idea who lives in the home currently, although a kitchen light can be seen occasionally at night.  The dolls also disappear inside the house on rainy days.

(Source: http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/new-hamburg-s-curious-guests

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