In the center of downtown DeKalb stands the Egyptian Theatre—an architectural tribute to ancient times. But this isn’t just a historic theater; it’s a place where the past lingers in more ways than one. Built in 1929, the Egyptian has survived economic collapse, near demolition, and decades of change. Today, it’s not only a beloved cultural landmark but also one of the most haunted buildings in Illinois, where stories of strange sightings and ghostly encounters are as much a part of its legacy as the shows on stage.
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“Professor suffers fatal heart attack” by Suzanne Tomse, November 14, 1988, Northern Star
“History of DeKalb” from City of DeKalb
Dorman, Peter F., Faulkner, Raymond Oliver. "Ramses II". Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 May. 2025
“The discovery of King Tut’s tomb” by Allyson Shaw, National Geographic Kids
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“Egyptian Theatre” from HauntedUS
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