
So, is there anything left of the infamous H.H Holmes “Murder Castle”?
“The Holmes Castle” was a well Known building in Englewood well into the 20th century; contrary to popular belief, the 1895 fire did not burn it to the ground. The top two floors had to be rebuilt and remodeled, but the place was still standing until the late 1930s, when it was torn down to make room for the new post office. I’ve spoken to a couple of people who still remember the place from when they were kids. The story was generally forgotten until a new generation of college students begin to descend to the post office asking questions about the history of the building and it’s location.
