From the column ‘Photos From Beyond’

Halfway between Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada, the Clown Motel is located in the quiet desert town of Tonopah. Long-rumored to be a hot-spot of paranormal activity, the clown-filled motel is set alongside a cemetery, home to dead gold miners–the victims of a plague in 1902, and a mine-fire in 1911.

Entryway to Nevada’s Clown Motel

Neighboring graveyard for gold miners who died from fire and plague in the early 1900’s.

Assortment of vintage clowns for sale within the motel

View of the motel and surrounding landscape

Figures like this one adorn the entrance to each room

Old clown portrait located in motel office.

PHOTOS BY: Erik Tanner