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Spektrum Muzik (former Central Plains Novelty)

A century-old Delano-district commercial building, longtime home of the Central Plains Novelty costume store and now Spektrum Muzik record shop, with decades of reported period-clothed apparitions and disembodied footsteps.

905 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67213

Wheelchair Accessible Research-Backed · 3 sources

Research updated May 2026

Age

All Ages

Cost

Free

Active record and printing shop; browse during business hours.

Access

Wheelchair OK

Storefront, ground-floor retail.

Equipment

Photos OK

Disembodied footsteps on rear and upper floorsApparitions in Victorian/period clothingSudden perfume scents with no sourceOrbs and strange lightsObjects moving on their ownEVPs documented by Moonlit Ghost Hunts

The 905 W Douglas storefront's haunted reputation was best documented during the building's long run as Central Plains Novelty. KMUW Wichita reported in 2013 that owner Nancy Lawrence — who ran the family business for years — described mysterious perfume scents, footsteps in empty upstairs apartments, and unexplained object displacement. The Lawrence family kept the ashes of their deceased mother in a back room and believed at least some of the activity represented her continued presence.

Customers and staff over the decades reported figures dressed in period clothing — Victorian-era women and men — appearing and disappearing throughout the store, as well as strange lights and orbs. Paranormal investigator Laurie DeWinkler's Moonlit Ghost Hunts team documented multiple EVPs in the building during formal investigations, per KMUW's reporting.

The US Ghost Adventures Wichita Ghost Tour continues to feature the building as a stop on its standard route, drawing on accounts compiled during the Central Plains Novelty era and continued anecdotal reports from current Spektrum Muzik staff.

Because the building has hosted continuous retail use for over 120 years and stands in a Delano district shaped by frontier-era violence and the late-1800s shooting of Edward T. 'Red' Beard, several investigators have suggested its activity may reflect general layered residual energy rather than a single named entity.

Notable Entities

Unnamed period-dressed figures (multiple)Lawrence family matriarch (per family belief)

Media Appearances

  • KMUW Wichita — Four Places In Delano You Might Not Suspect Were Haunted (2013)
  • Visit Wichita haunted-places blog
  • US Ghost Adventures — Wichita Ghost Tour

Plan Your Visit

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Delano-district storefront visit

Stop in to browse the record shop and chat with staff about the building's century-long history and the documented paranormal lore from its Central Plains Novelty era.

Duration:
30 min
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  1. 1.kmuw.org/community/2013-10-03/photos-four-places-in-delano-you-might-not-suspect-were-haunted
  2. 2.visitwichita.com/blog/post/wichita-haunted-places
  3. 3.wichitabyeb.com/2021/11/local-spotlight-spektrum-muzik.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spektrum Muzik (former Central Plains Novelty) family-friendly?
Friendly record shop with gentle ghost lore tied to former family-owned costume business; family-appropriate. Overall family fit: High.
How much does it cost to visit Spektrum Muzik (former Central Plains Novelty)?
Active record and printing shop; browse during business hours. This location is free to visit.
Do I need to book in advance?
No advance booking is required, but checking availability is recommended.
Is Spektrum Muzik (former Central Plains Novelty) wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Spektrum Muzik (former Central Plains Novelty) is wheelchair accessible. Terrain: Storefront, ground-floor retail..