The Wandering Disciple

A trip to the Tampa Theatre is like taking a trip back in time. The elegant theater features luxury seating and amenities that your allows you to enjoy a performance in style.  The Tampa Theatre was built in 1926 and has hosted some iconic performances throughout its storied history. Saved from demolition in the 70's, the theater was restored and now shines brightly almost 100 years since it opened.  Taken: October 19, 2013 at Tampa Theatre (Tampa, FL)

Years ago, the theater was one of the biggest venues on the entertainment stage. From movies to concerts and musicals, it was the place to be in town. Because of the popularity of the theater, historic theaters tended to rival sporting venues with multiple tiers of seating. Here is one of the grand entryways of the Tampa Theatre in downtown Tampa. (Photo: October 19, 2013)

Once a popular nightspot, the Tampa Theater is a downtown icon that has been entertaining movie viewers since the 1920's.  Opened in 1926, the Tampa Theater is a stunning venue that feels more like Italy than Florida.  The lavish venue was the first commercial building in Tampa to feature air conditioning, a must have in the Floridian summers.  The theater remains in operation today, airing select screenings as well as tours of the historic theater.  (Photo: October 19, 2013)

The intricate details of the stage at the Tampa Theatre shows the elegance of the theater era from years gone by.  Built in 1925, the theater was built with a Mediterranean theme.  It has entertaining patrons with films on the big screen ever since.  (Photo: October 19, 2013)

Tampa, Florida: Since 1926, thousands of movie goers have passed through the doors of the Tampa Theatre to catch a film in the historic theater. But its not just the guests that love the theater, the Tampa Theater has five ghostly spirits that love the theater that much they don’t ever want to leave. It is the actions of these spirits that makes the Tampa Theatre one of the most haunted places in the area. Today we took a look at the ghosts that haunt the Tampa Theatre as part of the Ghost Stories tour hosted by the theater. Guided by the theater’s Director of Marketing & Community Relations Jill Witecki, we took a look at the historic theater’s haunted history. Today’s tour combined the history and architecture of the theater with a detailed focus on the ghosts that still roam the halls. The tour began in the lobby of the theater were we heard the story of a box office attendant who died of a head injury on payday. The attendant known for his unique way of taking tic...

Surrounded by modern buildings in the heart of downtown Tampa is the historic Tampa Theatre. Built in 1925, the fully operational theater has been giving movie goers a historic venue to catch their favorite movies. Inside the theater, visitors are transported from Tampa to a Mediterranean village thanks to an intricate design by architect John Eberson. (Photo: October 19, 2013)