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In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit a Staten Island mansion with a dubious and vitriolic past—but the site’s curse may not be as obvious as it seems.

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Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along the way you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Join us daily, Monday through Thursday, to explore a new wonder with cofounder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters.