PHASM

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building (former theater)

Beckley, West Virginia, United States

Theater · local-legend

The Story

Accounts collected by Haunted Places describe an older man dressed in 1930s clothing appearing in the theater. Other visitors report children playing where no children are present and saxophone music with no visible musician. These recurring figures and sounds form the venue’s local ghost tradition.

The Hauntings

Accounts collected by Haunted Places describe an older man dressed in 1930s clothing appearing in the theater. Other visitors report children playing where no children are present and saxophone music with no visible musician. These recurring figures and sounds form the venue’s local ghost tradition.

Visitor Experiences

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This future chapter will bring together stories from the PHASM community. An unexpected encounter, a lingering feeling, or a quiet visit—your experience will be welcome.

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Clio identifies church use since 2013. Historic theater stories do not confer public investigation access; ask the current occupant.

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