This Haunted 100-Year-Old Mansion In Chicago Was Built For The Knights Templar—And Now It Hosts A Chilling Halloween Concert

Stan Mansion — an architectural triumph located in the heart of Logan Square Historic District. It was originally built as a Masonic lodge for a local chapter of the Knights Templar over a century ago. Today, it’s a premium wedding venue in Chicago, but look beyond the glamorous facade, and you might just stumble upon a mysterious past shrouded in spooky secrets... Haunted whispers are said to drift through its grand corridors and elegant ballrooms year-round, only to crescendo when Halloween in Chicago looms. Unexplained footsteps, faint voices and shadowy figures are believed to haunt the mansion, making it the ideal realm for a Halloween-inspired candlelit concert dedicated to iconic spooky songs. Stan Mansion: masonic secrets, eerie feelings and Halloween concerts -------------------------------------------------------------------- Built in 1921, Stan Mansion was first used as a place where the Knights Templar in Chicago would perform rituals known as ‘Masonic rites’. They usually took place inside rooms dimly lit by candlelight and were veiled in the upmost secrecy. Rumor has it that during these ceremonies, some participants caught glimpses of fleeting apparitions and felt a cold presence in the room. Over the years, visitors have reported feeling strange sensations inside the mansion, especially after nightfall. Some even say they’ve sensed an invisible presence nearby, as if someone (or something) was quietly keeping them company. Aside from its rich and mysterious history, one of the mansion’s most impressive feats is the grandeur of its architecture. Picture colorful stained glass windows, enormous chandeliers, marble accents, huge stairways and intricate woodwork. Most mansions in the Logan Square Historic District have been converted into museums or apartments, but this one is still used today to host an array of events including live music shows. This October, Stan Mansion is hosting a Halloween concert special illuminated by the flicker of candlelight. “Thriller” and “Zombie” as well as themes from *The Exorcist, The Addams Family * and more are all brought to life by a string quartet within the hauntingly elegant walls of this historic mansion. Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics 123 reviews October 24, 2025 6:30 PM Stan Mansion From $41.00 Buy tickets Source: https://secretchicago.com/stan-mansion-halloween-concert-classical-music-chicago/