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Location: 116 W. 2nd St., Maysville
County: Mason
Property Type: Theatre -- open occasionally for performances by the Maysville Players
Haunting Activity: Legend has it that a young girl named Mary was performing on stage when she fell through a trap door and broke her neck. Performers have since reported a blue light at the spot where she fell to her death. Other reports include a reddish stain on the basement's carpet and various haunting-type noises and activity.
Activity Reported By: Property owners, performers and patrons
History: In 1851, an elegant theatre was built on the site of the Old Blue Church, making this the fifth oldest theatre in the U.S.A. Tragedy struck in January 1898, and the Opera House was gutted by fire. The Washington Fire Company, however, rebuilt the theatre that same year at a cost of $24,000, and it was renamed the Washington Opera House in their honor. Some of the performers who have appeared there include Marguerite Clarke, Tom Mix, Lou Tolligan, John L. Sullivan, Harry Garey, and the great John Phillips Sousa and his band. It became the home of the Maysville Players in 1962 with their production of Thornton Wilder's Our Town, and they continue to produce plays there 42 years later.
Related Links: The Maysville Players
Report Prepared By: D.L. Marsh
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