Comments from LouB - Cinema Treasures

LouB commented about Capitol Theatre on May 13, 2008 at 8:20 pm

Theatre is for sale.

LouB commented about Broadway Theatre on May 6, 2008 at 12:44 pm

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Here is an update on the sale of this theatre. Please note the new owners envision showing movies again.

LouB commented about Allendale Theater on Apr 26, 2008 at 10:54 pm

http://buffaloah.com/h/movie/k/source/7.html

The above website has a picture of the Allendale with its marquee intact.

LouB commented about Broadway Theatre on Apr 20, 2008 at 11:54 pm

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According to the article above the Broadway has been purchased and will be renovated

LouB commented about Transit Drive-In on Apr 19, 2008 at 12:39 am

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The above article deals with the opening of the Transit for the 2008 season.

LouB commented about Mancuso Theatre on Apr 15, 2008 at 5:29 pm

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.

LouB commented about Riviera Theatre on Apr 13, 2008 at 1:28 pm

There are some really nice pictures in the posting above.

LouB commented about Towne Theatre on Apr 12, 2008 at 8:14 pm

I think this theatre later was known as the Towne Theatre and showed second run films for $1.

LouB commented about Shea's Performing Arts Center on Apr 11, 2008 at 5:14 pm

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The above website is the obituary for Mr.Shea.

LouB commented about Cataract Theatre on Apr 11, 2008 at 2:39 pm

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This article deals with the 1929 acquisition of the Cataract and Strand Theatres by Fox Theatres.

LouB commented about Riviera Theatre on Apr 9, 2008 at 2:42 pm

I have come across an ad for this theatre from Sept.4,1982. Rocky III was playing and the price of admission was $1

LouB commented about Shea's Performing Arts Center on Apr 7, 2008 at 5:27 pm

Patsy,
That’s a good idea. Fortunately,they still show films there. In fact, The Wizard of Oz is scheduled for April 20th.

LouB commented about Shea's Performing Arts Center on Apr 7, 2008 at 5:11 pm

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.

LouB commented about Drive-ins in WNY/NW PA/Triad Area (NC) that have gone dark on Mar 27, 2008 at 7:08 pm

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.

LouB commented about Shea's Performing Arts Center on Mar 23, 2008 at 1:07 am

http://www.pbase.com/kjosker/image/28262972

This site shows the old marquee which has since been replaced.

LouB commented about Shea's Performing Arts Center on Mar 23, 2008 at 1:01 am

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There is a nice view of Sheas and downtown Buffalo at the above site.

LouB commented about Granada Theatre on Mar 23, 2008 at 12:58 am

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The above website has a photo of the Granada.