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Point Pleasant's State Theater opened in the early 1940s and shares a lot of history with the town. The building is attached to the local hardware store, and the two businesses share a wall. During the aftermath of the Silver Bridge falling in 1967, the town used the basement of the hardware store to temporarily house those who perished. As a result, many people believe their spirits haunt the theater.

Witnesses have claimed to feel cold spots, especially around one particular seat. Lights turn on and off in the projection room, shadowy figures sometimes pass by, and one paranormal researcher felt a phantom hand press on her back. People have also claimed to see the first owner of the theater walk up and down the aisles each evening at precisely 8:45 pm.

Added by: sdonley on 07/31/2019 DB#:1454
Source(s):
https://www.ranker.com/list/point-pleasant-haunted...

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Visited this location in July of 2019. The following are some photos from the location, which was closed and for sale at the time. You can see more photos from our visit on our photo page. The link is above.

Added by: sdonley on 07/31/2019 DB#:1455
Source(s):
Shawn Donley

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Paranormal Claims

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Claim #	Added	Added By	Claim
2931	07/31/2019	sdonley	Cold spots have been felt.
2932	07/31/2019	sdonley	Lights turn on and off in the project room.
2933	07/31/2019	sdonley	Shadow figures sometimes move throughout the theater.
2934	07/31/2019	sdonley	One researcher felt a phantom hand on her back.
2935	07/31/2019	sdonley	People have witnessed the apparition of the theater's first owner walk up and down the aisles at 8:45 p.m.
2936	07/31/2019	sdonley	The curtain on the stage have been known to move on their own.

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State Theatre in Point Pleasant, WV - Cinema Treasures Added: 07/31/2019 By: sdonley	The Art Moderne-style State Theatre opened on Main Street between 5th Street and 6th Street in 1942. The theatre could seat 700.
State Theater resurrected for Mothman Festival Added: 07/31/2019 By: sdonley	Information about the location, see link for details.
Paul Wood | 1929 - 2009 | Obituary Added: 07/31/2019 By: sdonley	Information about the location, see link for details.
Theresa's Haunted History of the Tri-State: Historic State Theater in Pt. Pleasant Added: 07/31/2019 By: sdonley	Information about the location, see link for details.

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