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The Lady in Blue

Gay 90s Pizza Company

Pleasanton 94566

925-846-2520

www.gayninetiespizza.com

The ghost of a lady dressed in a blue Victorian gown has been

spotted walking the floors of this popular

pizza restaurant. It is believed that she was a madam who

operated a brothel on the second floor of the

building. Based on descriptions of her appearance and the history of the building, it is likely that she lived

in one of the second-floor rooms in the late nineteenth century.

The two-story building that now houses the Gay 90s Pizza Company was constructed in 1864 to serve as

a station for Wells Fargo stage coaches. The first floor was set up as a bank, office and café while the

second floor contained ten small rooms in which travelers would spend the night. By 1890 stage service

through the area had been replaced by a railroad and Wells Fargo moved its banking services to a larger

building. The old stage coach station was renovated as a bar on the first floor while the second floor

rooms were retained and designated “gentleman’s quarters” where ladies of the evening would ply their

trade. The second floor business was over-seen by a madam who many believe is the mysterious lady in

blue.

The ghost has been seen by many people including former owner Rob

Earnest and his family. After renovation of the second floor into a two-

room apartment, Rob‘s son noticed a woman standing near a

window. Earnest says that he and his parents and son saw the

apparition but she appeared completely life-like. He described her as

voluptuous, showing cleavage, and wearing a gown typical of “dance

hall girls” of the nineteenth century. Others have mentioned that this

ghost has “big hair” that is curly and dull red and she appears to be

about 40 years old. The ghost lady has made contact with many

people and often smiles as if she approves of visitors in her brothel.

Restaurant staff members have describe the lady in blue as mischievous. She has been blamed for

misplaced items that turn up later in bizarre places, lights that flicker, unexplained footsteps, doors that

swing open and close, cold spots, and the fragrances of perfumes. This ghost has left the work “boo” on a

mirror near the women’s restroom. It isn’t clear why the ghost wrote this cliché but it is likely that she

over-heard someone scoff at the idea of spirits haunting the old stage coach station. “Boo” was her

response and it appears to have had a lasting effect on everyone who visits the restaurant. Attempts of

erase the word from the mirror have not been successful.

I’ve seen the lady in blue on two occasions. I get the impression she remains in the old building because

she enjoyed managing a successful business that had many loyal, regular customers. She is not eager to

move on in spite of her tendency to stand near windows and gaze at the street. Instead of thinking about

leaving, it is likely that the lady in blue keeps a watch for her special customers.

As a side bar, this pizza restaurant is also known for as a great place for pregnant woman who wish to get

on with labor. It is said that after eating a slice of Franks” Special Pizza, women who have passed their

due date without giving birth suddenly develop labor pains that lead to a successful and happy outcome.

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