River Town Grill
PANICd#: 2110
This building was originally built as a sanitarium for tuberculosis patients.
10 Tiber Way
Marietta , OH 45750
Phone: (740) 374-3007
Open to the public: Yes
https://www.rivertowngrill.com/
Lat: 39.413200
Lon: -81.453420
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History: 1
Stories: 1
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History
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Not much history can be found in researching the building; however, the following has been pieced together from various resources that are listed in the resource section of this page.
The building was built to allow the railroad to curve around it, so steam trains ran all day long underneath the windows of patients. After the tuberculosis patients were moved out, the building housed those with mental difficulties and the abandoned elderly.
“The (Hackett) Hotel was built by Col. John Riley. He also built the Tiber Way building.”
A wealthy and prominent attorney, Riley was lauded for the two buildings, erected in 1899 and 1900 respectively, because they were built on top of Goose Run.
“There was a great article in an old Marietta Times that called it the greatest improvement in Marietta’s downtown history. They cover Goose Run, which was an open sewer at the time. All the downtown buildings had outhouses that emptied into it,” said Noland.
Riley covered the ugly view, stifled the smell and was praised for the effort.
However, his effort to open a downtown sanitarium for tuberculosis patients was met with much less praise.
“The city fathers found out (Tiber Way) was for TB patients in the center of town and decided that wasn’t the best idea,” said Noland.
The building was converted into apartments on the second and third floors until it was slated for demolition around 30 years ago when Noland stepped in and purchased the building to save it.
Added by: sdonley on 01/02/2025
DB#:589
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Stories
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Rivertown Grill is one of our favorite places in town. A cozy atmosphere, with delicious comfort food, it is a great place for lunch, dinner or a snack! Located directly underneath the old sanitarium, it has its share of strange activity. The Tiber Way building was built to house those dying of the 'White Plague', or Tuberculosis. It was a state of the art hospital for 1900, but it was a terrible place for those suffering from breathing problems. As it was built to allow the railroad tracks to curve around to Second Street, steam trains ran all day long underneath the windows of patients, pouring smoke into their rooms. After the Tuberculosis patients were moved out to the countryside, the building housed those with mental difficulties, as well as the abandoned elderly. After the building was abandoned, those wandering around inside would hear moaning, and see dark figures huddled in the corners, crying. They would disappear when approached. It is possible that many lost souls still linger in this building.
Added by: sdonley on 01/02/2025 DB#: 1590
Source(s):
https://www.hiddenmarietta.com/single-post/2017/12...
Paranormal Claims
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| Claim # | Added | Added By | Claim |
| 3335 | 01/02/2025 | sdonley | Moaning sounds have been heard inside the building. |
| 3336 | 01/02/2025 | sdonley | Dark figures have been seen huddled in the corner crying, then disappear when approached. |
Additional Resources
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| Marietta's Haunted Hotels & Restaurants
Added: 07/28/2022 By: sdonley |
Part of the fun of exploring Marietta is staying in, eating or having drinks in a historic building. Many of these wonderful structures date from the early 1900s. A few are even older. Building owners go to great lengths to preserve period details and to recreate the charming atmosphere of the past. A few locations, however, have a bit more historic authenticity than their owners intended. These buildings are haunted. The Buckley House, now an elegant restaurant, was built as a private residence |
| Steve Peters opens River Town Grill
Added: 01/02/2025 By: sdonley |
Information about opening the restaurant. |
| Journey Through History at Tiber Way
Added: 01/02/2025 By: sdonley |
Explore the rich history and scenic beauty of Tiber Way, a charming landmark in Marietta, Ohio, perfect for leisurely strolls and historical insights. |
| COL John Harper Riley (1843-1919) - Find a Grave Memorial
Added: 01/02/2025 By: sdonley |
Note: Birth location formerly in then, Virginia. Info from genealogytrails.comHon. John Harper RileyThe subject of this sketch, son of Robert and Elizabeth (Cleek) Riley, was born and reared on a farm in Jackson County, Virginia; as to the date, he informed the writer, that He is advised he should not think himself... |
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