Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
Construction began in fall 1926 and the theatre opened on April 29, 1927, built for Pacific Northwest Theaters Inc. and designed by architect Robert Reamer. A Style 215 Wurlitzer organ was installed that April (Wikipedia).
Today it is a 1,517-seat performing-arts venue owned by the City of Bellingham and managed by the nonprofit Mount Baker Theatre organization (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
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Popular legend holds that the theatre is haunted by a ghost called Judy. Source: Wikipedia.
Then and now

Public access
Open to the public The theatre operates as a performing-arts venue with ticketed events and a tours section, according to its official website. Last checked: Oct 31, 2026.
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