Liberty Theater, Astoria


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The Liberty Theater in Astoria, Oregon is described as haunted by the spirit of "Handsome Paul," a former worker who is said to slam doors, rattle knobs, and turn on the popcorn machine and soda fountain at night. Some staff and visitors also report sensing an eerie feeling, experiencing reflections of a woman in a light green dress in mirrors, or hearing unexplained sounds and whispers. The theater itself has a history of offering paranormal investigations, partnering with groups like Ghostoria to allow guests to explore its shadowy corridors and investigate its reported activity. Handsome Paul: The most frequently mentioned entity, he is known for making noises such as slamming doors and rattling doorknobs. He is also said to activate the theater's popcorn machine and soda fountain, leaving them running overnight for staff to discover. Some visitors, particularly in the upstairs areas, have described the atmosphere as unnerving or eerie. There are accounts of people seeing a reflection of a woman in a light green dress with strawberry blond hair in mirrors, despite no one else being present. Besides the sounds attributed to Handsome Paul, other reports mention hearing whispers and other unexplained noises lingering in the building.

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