Allendale Theatre
203 Allen Street,
Buffalo,
NY
203 Allen Street,
Buffalo,
NY
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A beautifully restored gem in Buffalo’s Allentown District, built in 1913 and reopened in 2000 after a long restoration. Now home to the Theatre of Youth Company.
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The above website has a picture of the Allendale with its marquee intact.
Here is the Theatre of Youth website.
This was the Allendale in 1982.
My only recollection of this theater was during it’s last run as a movie house when they ‘redecorated’ the interior in a motiff that somewhat resembled a warehouse — the walls were covered with what looked like split apart burlap sacks!
Did this theatre have an organ and after restoration is it still there and intact or being restored? If so, I’m sure it was a Wurlitzer.
Lost: I just called the phone number and left a message as I hope to receive a tour of this theatre that has been saved!
I think the Allendale had a white Wurlitzer. (just kidding) Actually it had a Beman theater organ. If you find that organ it might be worth money. :)
A white Wurlitzer! You have the best humor and again, I thank the lights in a flashing marquee that you are a CT member…should be an honorary member, imo.
And are there any Beman organ sites out there with a directory as to past and present locations?
There is a film series (www.hocn.org)featuring documentaries at this theatre taking place now. It has been a while since films were screened here.