I had to change my thinking about apartment living when I moved to the Lahr Apartments in downtown Lafayette, Ind., and now I won't go back. I have lived here 9 years.

Some residents have never left. In other words, it's haunted. I wrote a column about my experiences, and those of other residents, when I worked for the Lafayette Journal & Courier.

I did not know of the building's history when I moved in, and I don't really believe in ghosts. Some unusual things have happened, but all of them... friendly. I'm a single mom and a big whimp, and I've not been too scared.

The local Farmer's Market takes place right outside my door every Saturday from May to October. Several street festivals do, too. The Jazz and Blues Festival is my favorite. I can hear the music in the comfort of my apartment, or I can visit the crowds and stages right outside my door if I want company.

The self-proclaimed oldest bar in Indiana, the Knickerbocker, is attached. There is music there every weekend. 501 Bistro, an upscale restaurant and bar, is too. The Sunrise Diner and Pete's 24-hour diner are just across the street. I never feel alone.

Located on a quaint brick street that used to have trains running along it, The Lahr has connected with its deep history by putting up murals of these old train stop scenes.

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