The Kensington Theater at 3051 Bailey Ave. opened on Christmas Day, 1926 with 1,500 seats. It was designed by Henry Spann and W. Lusk was the Interior Designer.
The Criterion used to be the Star Theater. Located at the corner of W. Mohawk & Pearl Streets, the Star, designed by W.W. Carlin, opened Dec.24,1888 with 1,425 seats. It became the Criterion Dec.3,1923 and was razed June 22,1924.
The Ellen Terry Theatre opened November 23,1914. The architects were Paul F. Mann and Harold Cook. Originally seated 1,200. As a Movie Theatre, it closed July 2,1961 and was razed in August 2001.
There were at least 11 Harvey & Carey Drug Stores in Buffalo. The one on Elm St. seemed to be the main store with the offices. The one near the Paramount Theatre was located at 586 Main St.,at the corner of W.Chippewa St. Why can’t people accept the FACT that the Paramount Theatre was located at … 612-614 Main Street. I was born and raised in Buffalo AND I was an usher at this theatre in the late 50s! I hope this puts an end to the bickering.
Ken: I have the “New Teck” opening on Feb.7,1946 with 1,500 seats. The architect was B.Frank Kelly and the Interior Designer as Theodore P. Vandercoy. My records also show that the Old Teck was gutted Apr.3,1942.
The “Belleview” opened Sept.1,1921 with 1,600 seats and was designed by Leon H. Lempert,Jr. Interior Designer was Willard M.Lusk. It became the “Rapids” in July of 1961 and closed June 25,1974. It was turned into a Disco Nov.8,1979.
The Havens Theatre, designed by Leon H. Lempert,Jr., opened on Jan.15,1914. It replaced the the Olean Opera House of 1882. For a write-up, check the Olean Evening Times for the 14th and 15th.
The “Colvin” was located at 1069 Kenmore Ave., between Colvin and Charleston. It was designed by Eli W. Goldstein with 1,000 seats. I have it being razed during the summer of 1984.
The “Old” Cataract opened in 1912 and was razed in 1937. The “New” Cataract, (DeRosa), opened April 16,1938 with 1,200 seats. It closed in 1970 and was razed Feb. 10,1972.
The Niagara Theatre opened July 12,1940 with 1,300 seats. The architect was Henry Spann and the Interior Design was by Novelty Scenic Studios of NYC.
The Kensington Theater at 3051 Bailey Ave. opened on Christmas Day, 1926 with 1,500 seats. It was designed by Henry Spann and W. Lusk was the Interior Designer.
The Criterion used to be the Star Theater. Located at the corner of W. Mohawk & Pearl Streets, the Star, designed by W.W. Carlin, opened Dec.24,1888 with 1,425 seats. It became the Criterion Dec.3,1923 and was razed June 22,1924.
The Maxine opened June 29,1914 with 800 seats. The architect was H. Spann. On April 15,1928 it was remodeled and reopened as the New Maxine.
All that I have is the Opening as: December 12,1997.
The Riverside opened December 25,1926 with 1,500 seats. I believe that the architects were Bacon & Lurkey.
To be exact: Opened – January 12,1914 and Razed – October 9,1955. G.A.Mang was the Buffalo Supervising Architect and opened with 1,575 seats.
The Ellen Terry Theatre opened November 23,1914. The architects were Paul F. Mann and Harold Cook. Originally seated 1,200. As a Movie Theatre, it closed July 2,1961 and was razed in August 2001.
There were at least 11 Harvey & Carey Drug Stores in Buffalo. The one on Elm St. seemed to be the main store with the offices. The one near the Paramount Theatre was located at 586 Main St.,at the corner of W.Chippewa St. Why can’t people accept the FACT that the Paramount Theatre was located at … 612-614 Main Street. I was born and raised in Buffalo AND I was an usher at this theatre in the late 50s! I hope this puts an end to the bickering.
The Lyceum was originally built in 1867 as an Opera House. Circa 1898 it was remodeled by Leon H. Lempert,Sr. and demolished in 1929.
The Smith Opera House opened Oct.29,1894. The Stage and Auditorium were designed by Leon H. Lempert,Senior.
Ken: I have the “New Teck” opening on Feb.7,1946 with 1,500 seats. The architect was B.Frank Kelly and the Interior Designer as Theodore P. Vandercoy. My records also show that the Old Teck was gutted Apr.3,1942.
The Regent Theatre opened on Sept.27,1914 and was designed by Gustavus A. Mang with 1,300 seats. Interior Designer was Edward Murnane of Syracuse,N.Y.
The “Belleview” opened Sept.1,1921 with 1,600 seats and was designed by Leon H. Lempert,Jr. Interior Designer was Willard M.Lusk. It became the “Rapids” in July of 1961 and closed June 25,1974. It was turned into a Disco Nov.8,1979.
The Palace Theatre which opened Feb.19,1917 was designed by Leon H. Lempert,Jr.
The architect of the 1924 Angola was Eichenlaub of Erie,PA.
The Mercury Theatre opened Aug.24,1938.
The Market Arcade Theatre opened December 18,1987 and was designed by Michael Hamilton.
The Lincoln was built during the first decade of the 20th century. There was a fire and it was demolished June 8,1998.
The Kenmore Theatre, designed by Bacon & Lurkey, opened on Jan.30,1926 with 1,556 seats. It was demolished June 1968.
My information tells me that the Hollywood, which opened April 19,1926, was designed by Leon H. Lempert,Jr. of Rochester,N.Y.
The Havens Theatre, designed by Leon H. Lempert,Jr., opened on Jan.15,1914. It replaced the the Olean Opera House of 1882. For a write-up, check the Olean Evening Times for the 14th and 15th.
The Colonial opened in 1911 or 1912 and closed Aug.20,1958. The architect was Martin C. Miller.
The “Colvin” was located at 1069 Kenmore Ave., between Colvin and Charleston. It was designed by Eli W. Goldstein with 1,000 seats. I have it being razed during the summer of 1984.
The “Old” Cataract opened in 1912 and was razed in 1937. The “New” Cataract, (DeRosa), opened April 16,1938 with 1,200 seats. It closed in 1970 and was razed Feb. 10,1972.