Happy Halloween from your friends at Schlouch!
10/31/2025
As the leaves fall and the fog creeps across Pennsylvania’s hills, we’ve got one spooky question on our minds… could construction sites be haunted? 👻 You might be surprised by what we’ve dug up!
The Ghosts of Construction Past
From historic railways to old mining towns, Pennsylvania is full of legendary job sites that never quite stayed quiet. Here are a few eerie stories that’ll make you double-check that noise on your next night shift:
- Centralia, PA – The Town That Still Burns Once a bustling coal town, Centralia’s underground mine fire has been burning since 1962. Locals say the smoke carries whispers from miners long gone. (Talk about a hot job site! 🔥)
- Eastern State Penitentiary – The Haunted Renovation
When crews began restoring this old Philadelphia prison, workers reported tools vanishing, footsteps echoing through empty halls, and ghostly laughter. One mason swears his trowel floated for a second… but maybe he was just spooked by the cold draft.
- Abandoned Turnpike Tunnels PA’s old highway tunnels near Breezewood are now a hiker’s destination—but many construction workers claim eerie sounds of trucks rumbling through when no one’s there.
🎃 Did You Know?
- Orange is spooky-season perfect— it’s also a color of safety first! Schlouch crews were Halloween-ready before it was cool.
- The first recorded “construction ghost” was in 1830s London—workers blamed a poltergeist for knocking down their scaffolding. (Turns out it was the wind.)
- Cemeteries need grading too! Many 1800s graveyards were hand-leveled by early “sitework” crews using pickaxes and shovels.
Some say old bricks can hold memories — so next time you’re on a demo site, listen closely. 👀
From Our Crew to Yours
This Halloween, whether you’re grading a new site or passing out candy, remember—work safe on site – Stay bright, stay seen, and stay Schlouch Proud.
