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 Mr Mishler's Ghost - Altoona, Pennsylvania
N 40° 30.972 W 078° 24.114
17T E 720105 N 4488296
There have been many reports that Mr Isaac Mishler has not left the theater that he built over a hundred years ago.
Waymark Code: WM13JZW
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 12/28/2020
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This historic theater opened in 1906. It was designed for Isaac Charles (Doc) Mishler who owned and managed the Eleventh Avenue Opera House. The theater had gone through a disasterous fire, but was rebuilt, and continued to flourish until the 1920's. The building continues to remain in operation today, but it is home to several ghost, including that of Mr. Mishler, a howling dog, and a female spirit who is said to like to play pranks in the restroom.
(from pahauntedhouses.com)
Built in 1906, the Mishler Theatre was once host to all the great performers of the Vaudeville theater. Today it is home to many cultural events throughout the year.
The uncovered testimony of a teenage girl claims the ghost of Issac Mishler haunts this beautiful building. Madeline Letsche befriended the founder of the Altoona Historic Mishler Theatre when her mother, Laura, would help with theatre productions. Over the years, many stage crew members, actors, office workers, and visitors have heard, seen, and even felt Issac Mishler’s presence.
(from visitpa.com)
The faint smell of cigar smoke, the apparition of a familiar man wearing funny hats, restroom sinks mysteriously turning on and off with nobody in sight, and a figure dressed in early 1900’s clothing. These are just a few personal accounts some have recalled to describe their visit to the Mishler Theatre. Isaac Mishler, the theater’s founder, decided not to leave the century-old theater even after his death according to local legend. These paranormal experiences are but one element that makes this historical and culturally rich site in Altoona, Blair County so intriguing.
(by Matthew Zeak pabook.libraries.psu.edu)
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OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: FRIDAYS – 10:00AM – 3:00PM
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OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: FRIDAYS – 10:00AM – 3:00PM
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