About this episode
This episode explores the history and hauntings of the Egyptian Theatre in Boise, Idaho.
Perched on the corner of Capitol Boulevard and Main Street in the heart of downtown Boise, Idaho, the Egyptian Theatre has been captivating audiences since 1927. Modeled after the newly discovered tomb of King Tutankhamun and decorated from floor to ceiling with hieroglyphs taken directly from the ancient Book of the Dead, this grand movie palace was practically built to be haunted. Today it operates as a beloved performing arts venue and historic landmark — but many believe something from the past never left the projection booth. In this episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the history and hauntings of the Egyptian Theatre, widely considered the most haunted building in Boise. History of the Egyptian Theatre By the early 1920s, Boise had outgrown its rowdy frontier image and was eager to establish itself as a city of culture and refinement. Local businessman Leo Falk saw an opportunity and commissioned prominent Boise architect Frederick C. Hummel of the firm Tourtellotte & Hummel to design a grand picture palace. The timing was perfect — the 1922 discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb had set off an Egyptian revival craze across the country, and Falk embraced it fully. The result…
People in this episode
Hosts: Pat, Rebecca
Topics covered
- haunted places
- history
- theater
- Boise
- Egyptian revival
- ghost stories
Keywords
- Egyptian Theatre
- Boise
- hauntings
- history
- King Tutankhamun
- ghost stories
- Book of the Dead
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Egyptian Theatre
Books & works: Book of the Dead, Don Juan
Places: Boise, Idaho
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