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Author Biography
Al Hunter writes a front page story about historical figures and happenings with a ghostly twist...
Alan E. Hunter has researched, scripted and lead the Irvington Ghost Walks for the past 20 years. The tours are roughly 75 percent history and 25 percent ghost stories and folklore. These non-profit tours raise funds for the Eastside Irvington community and related charities.
Al Hunter is the author of the “Haunted Indianapolis” and co-author of the “Haunted Irvington” and “Indiana National Road” book series. His newest books are “Bumps in the Night. Stories from the Weekly View,” “Irvington Haunts. The Tour Guide,” and “The Mystery of the H.H. Holmes Collection.” Contact Al directly at Huntvault@aol.com or become a friend on Facebook.
Al Hunter’s Story Archive
Lincoln Assassination Witness
This article first appeared in April 2009. On Thursday, April 30, it will be exactly 144 years since the remains of assassinated President Abraham Lincoln came to rest for a moment in Indianapolis on its way to the State House. I’ve written extensively about the “Lincoln ghost train” over the … Read More
Polio Revisited — Survivor’s Stories
This article first appeared in December 2010. ‘Tis the season to give thanks. Whether you’re thankful for your family, your friends, your pet, your job, your church, your car or that sandwich you had for lunch yesterday, everyone has something to be thankful for. What about your health? Recently, I … Read More
The spirit(s) of Tuckaway, Part 2
This column first appeared in April of 2009. Tuckaway is undoubtedly the most famous bungalow in Indianapolis. The beautiful cottage style home rests peacefully on the west side of Pennsylvania Street in the Historic Meridian Park district. Previously, we visited the home’s history of past fame and glory, which gave … Read More
Tuckaway, Part 1
This column first appeared in April of 2009. Tuckaway was built between 1906 and 1910. As its name denotes, the most famous bungalow in Indianapolis is tucked away in a quiet wooded lot on the west side of Pennsylvania Street in the Historic Meridian Park district. As you enter the … Read More
Stingy Jack fools the devil
Change is inevitable. Very few holiday traditions remain in their original form. One such tradition is the jack-o’-lantern. Simple. Artful. Practical. Fun. It is just as easy to imagine children on the Indiana frontier carving pumpkins two hundred years ago the same exact way as children do today. While it … Read More