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A spectral woman in white walking near the lake and wooded paths of Durand Eastman Park, representing the White Lady legend

The White Lady of Durand Eastman Park

by Elizabeth Fabowale

March 12, 2026

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Durand Eastman Park in Rochester, New York, is a picturesque location known for its lakes, trails, and wooded areas, offering a peaceful retreat from city life. Amid its natural beauty, however, stories persist of a spectral figure known as the White Lady, a grieving woman said to wander the park at night in search of her lost daughter. Her presence

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