THE STORY
Reported Haunting
The historic Capitol Plaza Theatre has been associated with reports of unexplained paranormal activity. Visitors and employees have described mysterious footsteps, unusual sounds, and other strange occurrences within the old theater.
The ghost of John Welch and his daughter Molly are said to haunt the theater. Welch was the owner of a mansion that stood on the property in the 1830s to 1860s, before it was torn down to build the theater. Molly died of pneumonia at age 8, and her apparition has been seen in the balcony watching performances from the front row.