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Paramount Theatre

Seattle, Washington

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Originally opened in 1928, the Paramount Theatre was a luxurious movie palace showcasing silent films and vaudeville acts.

The stunning chandelier in the Paramount Theatre weighs a whopping 2,500 pounds and is adorned with thousands of crystals.

Rumor has it that a hidden tunnel once connected the Paramount Theatre to the nearby Roosevelt Hotel, used by performers to avoid the public eye.

Legend has it that the ghost of a former usher named Fred haunts the Paramount Theatre, often seen in the balcony area.

In 1995, a benefit concert featuring Pearl Jam helped raise funds to restore the Paramount Theatre to its former glory.

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