Old Bakery & Emporium haunt stories

The Old Bakery & Emporium, a historic downtown Austin building dating to the 19th century, is frequently cited in local ghost-tour narratives and newspaper accounts as a site of alleged paranormal activity, including reports of unexplained noises and sensations by visitors and staff. The building now houses city offices and an arts emporium and its haunting stories are presented in local tourism and folklore materials as anecdote rather than verified evidence. These tales form part of the broader set of Austin urban legends tied to historic downtown structures.