McMenamins Crystal Ballroom ghost lore

The Crystal Ballroom, built in 1914 and operated by McMenamins, is a historic music venue on West Burnside known for reports of unexplained footsteps, voices, and sightings by performers and staff. These accounts have been collected in local media and oral histories and are commonly mentioned on Portland ghost-tour routes. The building's long performance history and preserved ballroom features make it a frequent subject of local paranormal interest.