London Bridge in Arizona: Not Haunted, Just Relocated
Clarification: The bridge in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, is the historic London Bridge (opened 1831, Rennie design)—dismantled, shipped, and reconstructed 1968–1971. But no credible hauntings are documented.
The Move
- Purchased by Robert P. McCulloch for $2.46 M (1968)
- 10,276 numbered granite blocks shipped via Panama Canal → Long Beach → trucked to AZ
- Reassembled over reinforced concrete core (original was solid masonry)
- Dedicated Oct 10, 1971
Ghost Claims vs. Reality
| Claim | Evidence |
|---|
| Footsteps, voices, cold spots | Anecdotal only; no EVP, photo, or investigator verification |
| "Original London ghosts traveled with stones" | Folklore; no cultural tradition supports object-attachment |
| Tour guide stories | Commercial embellishment — "ghost tours" sell tickets |
What Is Real
- English Village shops, Tudor-style buildings (built new, not moved)
- Bridgewater Channel (man-made canal) crossed by bridge
- Annual London Bridge Days festival
- National Historic Landmark (NHL) listing
A remarkable feat of relocation and marketing—but the only spirits are entrepreneurial.
Wanderlust World