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Mishler Theatre

Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States

Theater · local-legend

The Story

Isaac Mishler reportedly still watches his theater from its catwalk and leaves the smell of cigar smoke behind. Penn State's cultural-history article recounts a child's friendship with a strangely dressed man and staff sightings near the former office. It also notes that Ghost Hunters did not substantiate a haunting during its investigation.

The Hauntings

Isaac Mishler reportedly still watches his theater from its catwalk and leaves the smell of cigar smoke behind. Penn State's cultural-history article recounts a child's friendship with a strangely dressed man and staff sightings near the former office. It also notes that Ghost Hunters did not substantiate a haunting during its investigation.

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Performance admission does not permit access to catwalks, offices or backstage areas.

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