Since Halloween is right around the corner, El Paisano has decided to give you some fun and interesting locations in the city of Pasadena that have been claimed to be haunted.

Pasadena is know for its old churches and the Tournament of Roses parade. What most people don’t know is that this city also carries a dark secret. It is home to a very popular bridge; the name of the bridge is Colorado Street bridge, but most people refer it to as “Suicide Bridge.”

Designed and constructed in 1913 by the firm of Waddell & Harrington, based in Kansas City, Missouri, the bridge got its name shortly after completion of the bridge had ended.

The first suicide ever recorded was on Nov. 16, 1919, and was followed by many others during the great depression. It is estimated that more than 100 people took their lives leaping off the bridge and falling 150 feet into the arroyo below.

Many strange figures have been spotted nearby, and on the actual bridge itself and below. If you have free time one cold windy night, drive by, you might find a shadowy person standing nearby.

Since we’re talking about Pasadena, I will take you to another famous location. This location is known for its beautiful architectural design, and for a famous movie shot in its exterior. Ready for a hint? “Great Scott!”

The Gamble house (AKA Doc Brown’s mansion), was built in 1908 and was designed by architects Greene and Greene for David and Mary Gamble. David and Mary Gamble lived there until they died in 1923 and on 1929; and Mary’s sister Julia Huggins, (Who also lived with them), died in 1943. Although this construction didn’t consume much time, some architects wonder how long does planning permission take, since they have to plan the entire structure around it.

The house was passed on to other family members and was almost sold, but it was later donated in 1966 to the University of California school of Architecture.

Since then the house has been reported to be haunted by its former residents including the very famous, Julia Huggins. The Gamble house is open to tourist, and only exterior photography is allowed.

For more information, or to book a tour, please visit http://www.gamblehouse.org or call Zerve at (855) 249-1157.