I saw Fatal Attraction in this theatre. At that time it was a twin cinema and was being operated by the Dipsons. The theatre was in excellent condition.
Patsy,
I remember writing the post and I won’t forget seeing a classic film like Ben Hur, with a legendary actor in Charlton Heston, at a classic theatre. If Sheas offered this film again,I’d be there.
I was in the mall on Sunday and you’re right,it is a ghost town. The lobby of the twin is used for retail space.
Across the road the sign for the Summit 6 is still in view although most of the letters, thanking patrons for 15 years of patronage,have fallen down.
I have some friends who were projectionists at the theatres and they remember those days well.
I recently saw the movie National Treasure:Book of Secrets here. Seeing this film on the Palace’s big screen with its elegant surroundings certainly made this special.
I saw Fatal Attraction in this theatre. At that time it was a twin cinema and was being operated by the Dipsons. The theatre was in excellent condition.
There are some really nice pictures in the posting above.
I think this theatre later was known as the Towne Theatre and showed second run films for $1.
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The above website is the obituary for Mr.Shea.
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This article deals with the 1929 acquisition of the Cataract and Strand Theatres by Fox Theatres.
I have come across an ad for this theatre from Sept.4,1982. Rocky III was playing and the price of admission was $1
Patsy,
That’s a good idea. Fortunately,they still show films there. In fact, The Wizard of Oz is scheduled for April 20th.
Patsy,
I remember writing the post and I won’t forget seeing a classic film like Ben Hur, with a legendary actor in Charlton Heston, at a classic theatre. If Sheas offered this film again,I’d be there.
The Batavia Drive-in on Rt.5 in Batavia,NY was still standing in the late 80’s.
There were 3 drive-ins in Niagara County,the Starlite,Auto Vue, and Boulevard but they were demolished.
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This site shows the old marquee which has since been replaced.
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There is a nice view of Sheas and downtown Buffalo at the above site.
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The above website has a photo of the Granada.
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Here is a different view of the theatre.
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This site shows a picture of the Paramount.
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The site above shows a picture of this theatre.
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This site shows the marquee of the Allendale.
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The site above shows a picture of this theatre.
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Here is a picture of this theatre when it was known as the Palace.
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Some nice pictures of the North Park here.
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This article deals with the demolition of this theatre.
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This website shows a picture of the theatres auditorium which is being used as a church.
Will the theatre be known as the WNY Performance Center?
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I was sad to read that Ike Erlichman who booked films for the North Park along with the other Dipson theatres has died.
I was in the mall on Sunday and you’re right,it is a ghost town. The lobby of the twin is used for retail space.
Across the road the sign for the Summit 6 is still in view although most of the letters, thanking patrons for 15 years of patronage,have fallen down.
I have some friends who were projectionists at the theatres and they remember those days well.
I recently saw the movie National Treasure:Book of Secrets here. Seeing this film on the Palace’s big screen with its elegant surroundings certainly made this special.