Capitol Theatre
1308 Niagara Street,
Niagara Falls,
NY
14303
1308 Niagara Street,
Niagara Falls,
NY
14303
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The Capitol Theatre in Niagara Falls, New York was opened in 1926, originally seating 1,400, with a balcony. C.R. Phelps, of Niagara Falls, was the builder of the theatre.
By 1934, it was part of the Basil Brothers chain, having been remodeled with seating reduced to 950.
Converted from a movie house in the 1950’s to Capitol Skateville. After a few incarnations as a skate park, the auditorium was last used as a warehouse.
Renovations are now underway with a re-opening as a concert venue planned for mid-2014.
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John McNab
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yes, we are already in progress. you can see www.capitoltheatre.info
website is active and has always been since Capitol Theatre was purchased.
www.capitoltheatre.net or www.capitoltheatre.info
under renovations, will be open in either January 2014 or Spring 2014.
Website no longer active, seen drawings very impressive, still interested in creating 1st film/theatre venue.
Owner please contact me regarding status so we can work together.
Thanks
Lots of new construction will be starting around March 2014. Website is and has been current. www.capitolthetre.net
Get in touch with me this Summer. I will be ready to launch a grand reopening and discuss matters then.
We are going to be running a music venue. The theatre will also be available once completed — to rent out if you have an interest in holding your own shows or events there — on certain nights not conflicting with the music venue.
Did anything ever happen with the restoration and reopening of this theatre? It doesn’t seem to be active.
From the broken windows, I’m guessing no.
It is coming along. Some kids broke some windows and they are beig repaired. Stay tuned for renovations kicking in Spring 2015.
I’m with Niagara Falls Historic Preservation. Would you be willing to offer a tour to our members to generate some positive buzz? We could post pics and info on our website. Tried to view yours, but couldn’t find it.
This theatre is featured in the book The Italians of Niagara, Vol. II.
Theater remains boarded up.