Old Bakery and Emporium haunt lore

The Old Bakery and Emporium is a 19th-century commercial building on Congress Avenue now used for visitor-oriented retail and exhibits, and it is a documented historic property in downtown Austin. Over the years the building has been included on local ghost-tour routes and in newspaper features recounting reports of unexplained noises and sightings by staff and visitors. These reports of haunting are part of Austin's local folklore and are presented as anecdotal accounts in media and tour literature. The building's historic function and continuous public visibility contribute to its place in legend-focused storytelling.