Franklin Castle is a Queen Anne castle in Cleveland, Ohio, and a filming location for Ghost Adventures (2008-) and Paranormal Lockdown (2016). Built in 1881, it was designed by Cudell & Richardson, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Location: 4308 Franklin Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Ohio City, Cleveland
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-1595, SRC-1596, SRC-5597, SRC-8227, SRC-8228, SRC-1599 - Designed by Cudell & Richardson
confidence 95/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-1597, SRC-1598, SRC-6249, SRC-6250, SRC-8227, SRC-8841, SRC-8836 - Built in 1881
confidence 80/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-1597, SRC-1595, SRC-1598, SRC-6251, SRC-6252, SRC-6253, SRC-8842 - Architectural style: Queen Anne
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1595, SRC-1597, SRC-6252, SRC-6253, SRC-8836 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1595, SRC-1598, SRC-6252, SRC-6253, SRC-8836 - Appeared in Ghost Adventures (tv, 2008-)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1595, SRC-1599, SRC-6254, SRC-6255 - Appeared in Paranormal Lockdown (tv, 2016)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10409, SRC-10410, SRC-11056
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10409 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paranormal_Lockdown (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10410 — https://rottentomatoes.com/tv/paranormal_lockdown/s01/e03 (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11056 — HBO Max – Paranormal Lockdown S1 E3 Franklin Castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1595 — Franklin Castle — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1596 — Case Western Reserve University Newsroom — "5 haunted sites to explore in Cleveland this Halloween" (Tier 2, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1597 — Encyclopedia of Cleveland History (Case Western Reserve University) — Tiedemann House (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1598 — Cleveland Historical (Cleveland State University) — Tiedemann House a.k.a. Franklin Castle (Tier 2, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1599 — News 5 Cleveland (WEWS) — "Cleveland's 'haunted' Franklin Castle gets investigated on Travel Channel's Ghost Adventures" (Tier 2, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5596 — The Franklin Castle (official venue site) — Contact (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5597 — Atlas Obscura — Franklin Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6249 — Our History — The Franklin Castle (official) (Tier 3, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6250 — Cudell & Richardson — FreshWater Cleveland (Tier 3, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6251 — Clio — Franklin Castle (Tier 3, public-history-reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6252 — BestAttractions — Franklin Castle In Cleveland OH (Tier 3, web; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6253 — Haunting.org — Franklin Castle, Cleveland, Ohio (Tier 3, web; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6254 — IMDb — Ghost Adventures: Franklin Castle (TV Episode 2020) (Tier 2, media catalog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6255 — Cleveland Scene — Here's a Sneak Peek of Tonight's Franklin Castle Episode of 'Ghost Adventures' on Travel Channel (Tier 2, alt-weekly newspaper; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8227 — Astonishing Legends — Franklin Castle (Tier 3, history-feature; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8228 — Roadtrippers — Franklin Castle, Cleveland (Tier 3, travel-guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8836 — National Park Service — National Register of Historic Places, official listing record (Tiedemann, Hannes, House) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8841 — Wikipedia — Cudell & Richardson (architecture firm) works list (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8842 — Cleveland 19 News (WOIO, Gray Television) — "The true tragic history behind Cleveland's haunted Franklin Castle" (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Privately owned Victorian mansion (Tiedemann House); not open for general daily walk-in visits. Public access is via periodic ticketed events and ghost/history tours scheduled on the official events page.
Admission: Varies by event/tour; see official events page (thefranklincastle.com) for ticketing.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ghost Adventures filmed?
Franklin Castle, in Cleveland, Ohio, is a real-world filming location used for Ghost Adventures. This property has also appeared on screen in Paranormal Lockdown.
Where was Paranormal Lockdown filmed?
Franklin Castle, in Cleveland, Ohio, is a real-world filming location used for Paranormal Lockdown. This property has also appeared on screen in Ghost Adventures.
Can you visit Franklin Castle?
Yes — Franklin Castle is open to the public on a limited basis. Hours: Privately owned Victorian mansion (Tiedemann House); not open for general daily walk-in visits. Public access is via periodic ticketed events and ghost/history tours scheduled on the official events page.. Admission: Varies by event/tour; see official events page (thefranklincastle.com) for ticketing..
Who designed Franklin Castle?
Franklin Castle was designed by Cudell & Richardson.
Where is Franklin Castle located?
Franklin Castle is located in Cleveland, Ohio.