Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
Built as Adrian Union Hall, the theater was completed in 1866 (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.
The theater hosted paranormal researcher Jeff Westover, author of "Ghost Highway," to present photos, videos and details of his research, which included the Croswell, at a September 2014 event. Source: Croswell Opera House, 2014.
Then and now

Public access
Open to the public The theater sells tickets for its season on its own site (Croswell Opera House). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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