Shea's Roosevelt Theatre

887 Broadway,
Buffalo, NY 14212

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Darren_Snow
Darren_Snow on August 4, 2024 at 6:46 pm

Demolished by October 2020.

rivest266
rivest266 on October 3, 2022 at 4:06 pm

Opened on April 16th, 1927. Grand opening ad posted.

DavidZornig
DavidZornig on May 23, 2020 at 1:16 pm

I agree from street view it appears to still be standing. Advertised as a development site with the facade covered over the years. Circa 1967 photo added, Shea’s Roosevelt vertical sign far left.

LouB
LouB on January 28, 2019 at 8:46 pm

This article deals with the theater’s organ.

LouB
LouB on January 27, 2019 at 4:11 pm

Current article in Buffalo News states that it is the home of an Amherst resident. It is operational. The owner is looking to donate it.

tonyr14226
tonyr14226 on September 8, 2014 at 10:28 am

The Marr & Colton organ still exists and is in playable condition in private hands.

TLSLOEWS
TLSLOEWS on August 4, 2010 at 7:36 pm

Wow another one time Loews house.

railroad
railroad on April 9, 2008 at 1:22 am

Phone number 1960: CLeveland 4900

arl
arl on February 6, 2008 at 7:02 pm

In regards to LuisV inquiry. Unfortunately the theater was torn down shortly after closing.
It was brick structure with terra cotta facade, designed by Henry and William Spahn. The
interior was Adams Style. There was no balcony, and plaques of Teddy Roosevelt were
in the waiting area.

Luis Vazquez
Luis Vazquez on January 25, 2008 at 9:17 pm

Alan, thanks for posting this theater, but do you have any additional information on its present condition? This is a huge theater and it’s amazing that it wouldn’t have been posted until now. Do you know if any of its original interior or exterior ornamentation remains. Thanks!