Closed in October 1982 when a local owner announced plans to sell the Allendale, but the Allentown Association received high hopes for a $400,000 funding to purchase and completely renovate the theater in August 1983. The Allendale received trouble in May 1984 after the Buffalo Department of Inspections and Licenses posted a notice on the theater’s doors stating that an emergency demolition hearing will take place on May 17, 1984, but the Allentown Association immediately saved the theater from happening, including the 98-year-old Buffalo Life Underwriters Association who joined forces with the Allentown Association in an attempt to save the Allendale Theater, and both forces entered into a joint venture in an attempt to raise $600,000 to save the theater.
On February 11, 1985, heavy snow caused the Allendale’s marquee to collapse. Two other structures also received damage at the time. On October 2, 1986, the Theatre of Youth Company (TOY) has agreed to renovate the theater and lease it for the next 25 years. Unfortunately, efforts to restore it died out on December 27, 1988. Masten Council Member David Collins replied that it is a great project but after praising it, other members wanted to do the opposite. It went to the Common Council where voting took place. On May 30, 1989, the bill to renovate the theater was defeated 7-3.
This defeat didn’t last long, because one month later on June 26, 1989, the Allentown Association turned the deed for the historic Allendale Theater over to the city. The event ended months of controversy and seems to assure restoration of the 75-year-old theater. Niagara Council Member Joel A. Giambra replied that the war is over, but all the shouting gives him in the nerves. With the city as owner, it means that $475,000 in city bond funds go towards the restoration of the building, as well as receiving $500,000 in state environmental money, and the state grant made it a condition that the city own the property by July 31, 1989, ending with a green light to renovate the theater.
Demolished immediately after closure.
Most likely a pop-up. I cannot find the screen anywhere in the December 2020 Google Earth view.
Closed in October 1982 when a local owner announced plans to sell the Allendale, but the Allentown Association received high hopes for a $400,000 funding to purchase and completely renovate the theater in August 1983. The Allendale received trouble in May 1984 after the Buffalo Department of Inspections and Licenses posted a notice on the theater’s doors stating that an emergency demolition hearing will take place on May 17, 1984, but the Allentown Association immediately saved the theater from happening, including the 98-year-old Buffalo Life Underwriters Association who joined forces with the Allentown Association in an attempt to save the Allendale Theater, and both forces entered into a joint venture in an attempt to raise $600,000 to save the theater.
On February 11, 1985, heavy snow caused the Allendale’s marquee to collapse. Two other structures also received damage at the time. On October 2, 1986, the Theatre of Youth Company (TOY) has agreed to renovate the theater and lease it for the next 25 years. Unfortunately, efforts to restore it died out on December 27, 1988. Masten Council Member David Collins replied that it is a great project but after praising it, other members wanted to do the opposite. It went to the Common Council where voting took place. On May 30, 1989, the bill to renovate the theater was defeated 7-3.
This defeat didn’t last long, because one month later on June 26, 1989, the Allentown Association turned the deed for the historic Allendale Theater over to the city. The event ended months of controversy and seems to assure restoration of the 75-year-old theater. Niagara Council Member Joel A. Giambra replied that the war is over, but all the shouting gives him in the nerves. With the city as owner, it means that $475,000 in city bond funds go towards the restoration of the building, as well as receiving $500,000 in state environmental money, and the state grant made it a condition that the city own the property by July 31, 1989, ending with a green light to renovate the theater.
Franklin and Howard Hughes purchased the theater in March 1931.
Franklin and Howard Hughes purchased the theater in March 1931.
Franklin and Howard Hughes purchased the theater in March 1931.
Franklin and Howard Hughes purchased the theater in March 1931.
Franklin and Howard Hughes purchased the theater in March 1931.
Franklin and Howard Hughes purchased the theater in March 1931.
Franklin and Howard Hughes purchased the theater in March 1931.
Franklin and Howard Hughes purchased the theater in March 1931.
Franklin and Howard Hughes purchased the theater in March 1931.
Franklin and Howard Hughes purchased the theater in March 1931.
Franklin and Howard Hughes purchased the theater in March 1931.
Franklin and Howard Hughes purchased the theater in March 1931.
Skouras, a division of UA, took over the Playhouse in July 1968.
Skouras, a division of UA, took over the Playhouse in July 1968.
Skouras, a division of UA, took over the Playhouse in July 1968.
Taken over by Comerford in March 1939.
Landmark took over the theater in April 1994.
Landmark took over the theater in April 1994.
Landmark took over the theater in April 1994.
Landmark took over the theater in April 1994.
Landmark took over the theater in April 1994.
Taken over by Harry L. Nace Theatres in July 1956.