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Shanghai Tunnels in Portland is part of GeoBeats video series on the most haunted places across the United States.

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Visit the Haunted Shanghai Tunnels in Portland Mary Pearson: Old Town Pizza is a landmark in Portland that’s been serving tasty pies for many years. Many claimed this charming restaurant is located in historic building is haunted. The ghost of Nina has been seeing here and her presence felt by many. Wearing a black dress, Nina wanders amongst guest and spends time in the basement. They say sometimes if you're really quiet, you can hear her breathing. The restaurant is located in what used to be Merchant Hotel. And legend has it that Nina was found dead in the hotel. Rumor has that she was pushed to her death down this very elevator shaft and has remained here ever since. Male: There was a woman in a black dress who was coming down the stairs. It's just very odd because there was one in the restaurant but myself unless I saw somebody moving upstairs and you know. I want to go and investigate but then there was no one up there. Mary Pearson: The building itself sits on Portland’s infamous Shanghai Tunnel. They have an intriguing in tragic past. The history dates back about 150 years. When you enter the underground, you start getting a cold, dark feeling. The tunnels travel all around the water front areas in the city. They are made of basements and underground passageways that connect underneath places like bars and hotels. They served many purposes but most notably they kidnapped men and hold them until sold to ship captains passing through. There are many accounts of these tunnels being haunted and even see the occasional apparition down the tunnels. Along the way, you will also get to see the many trapped doors that were used to capture their victims. There are also called “dead falls” by the people at that time. This is a very mysterious piece of American history in a place that leaves a lasting impression. I'm Mary Pearson showing you Portland.