Capitol Theatre
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Theater · local-legend
The Story
The theatre’s resident ghost is nicknamed George and often associated with usher Richard Duffin, who died in a fire. Workers say the presence interferes with lighting, moves small objects and makes itself known through voices or the smell of smoke.
The Hauntings
The theatre’s resident ghost is nicknamed George and often associated with usher Richard Duffin, who died in a fire. Workers say the presence interferes with lighting, moves small objects and makes itself known through voices or the smell of smoke.
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Visitor Experiences
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Sources & further reading.
- Haunted Utah history: Capitol Theatre (reports)
- Haunted Utah history: Capitol Theatre (visiting)
Plan Your Visit
No investigation permission established. Confirm current opening arrangements; do not enter closed or restricted areas. Ghost identification varies in local sources; Richard Duffin and George are not separate locations. Current access is unconfirmed.