Masonic Temple and Temple Theater - Tacoma, Washington
Posted by: 
Hikenutty
N 47° 15.735 W 122° 26.733
10T E 541945 N 5234456
Quick Description: In March of 1972 one of Temple Theater's janitors was crushed and killed in an elevator accident. His ghost is supposed to ride the repaired service elevator.
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 2/4/2007 11:32:17 PM
Waymark Code: WM16WT
Views: 158
Long Description:In March of 1972 one of the building's janitors was crushed and
killed in an elevator accident. His ghost is supposed to ride the
repaired service elevator. Building janitors report that the
service elevator had a mind of its own. The elevator frequently
goes up and down, stopping at random on floors. Sometimes the doors
will stay open for several seconds, as if an unseen person is
keeping them open. The people are familiar with the ghost, and call
him Charlie.
The Masonic Temple was built in 1927 as the home of the Grand
Lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons of Washington State. Its
façade includes huge Greek Columns rising over a double door
entrance. The building has eight floors including basements and
attic. There are stories of blocked up tunnels located in the
basement.
The theater portion of the building has seating for 1620 people.
There is seating on the main floor as well as a balcony. In
addition to a live stage set-up a projection booth and movie screen
are part of the theater's equipment. It is the theater that most
people believe is haunted, almost from its opening. In 1930, a girl
was dancing on the live stage. Audience members had the experience
of watching a ghost watch her. After the performance he
disappeared.
In November of 1982 the theater manager, Karen Ford went up to
the balcony overlooking the main seating. Although she did not hear
anything, she felt like there was someone up there with her. After
the movie she and one of the staff inspected the theater to make
sure that it was empty. They turned up the house lights and looked
around. In the balcony they saw a glowing light. The employee
thought it was the glow of a spirit aura. Ford thought it might
have been light reflecting off of a glass encased fire
extinguisher. She did not investigate.