The site's supposed to be on an Indian burial ground. And I believe they actually had to repel a few Indian attacks as they were building it.
9 seconds sound clip from the The Shining (1980) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:15:12 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
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- And here are your quarters. Living room, bedroom, bathroom. And a small bedroom for your son.
- When was the Overlook built?
- Construction started in 1907. It was finished in 1909.
- Yes.
- How do you like it, Danny? Is it big enough for you?
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