History & local legend
The Roxy Theatre on Main Street in Northampton opened as the Lyric in 1921, when live musical accompaniment helped bring silent films to life. Its early photoplayer allowed an operator to change musical rolls to match the action. The Wurlitzer organ acquired by the Roxy later had originally served a Bronx theater in 1926.
In May 2010, a visitor posting as annebet described a more mysterious musical performance. The visitor said the organ could play while disconnected, and also reported voices on the lower levels and curtains moving by themselves.
