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WATE and WVLT report staff and performers describing unexplained figures and sounds, tied to its years as a Civil War hospital. Sources: WATE; WVLT.
Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
The theater says Thomas Humes began the building in 1815 and it was completed in 1817 as a hotel and tavern, later the Lamar House (Bijou Theatre).
Ghost stories
These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.
Then and now
Public access
Open to the public The Bijou hosts concerts year-round (Bijou). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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