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Rivoli Theatre
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Rivoli Theatre. Historic photos by BFA via Vintage Buffalo NY, David Steele, BuffaloAH.com
Location
1111 Broadway Street, Buffalo, NY 14212
Google Bird's Eye View
Fillmore Council District
SBL: 112.29-7-4.1
Erie County Property Info
County Tax Map (loads GIS page)
City of Buffalo Parcel Viewer
Technically part of combined parcel at 1105 Broadway
Next to: Allsafe Building
Across from: T.J. Puchalski Florist, 1118 Broadway and Rose Furniture
Owner
Saleh A. Mohamed per City of Buffalo Property Information
Saleh A. Mohamed owns the following neighboring buildings: 1111 Broadway , 1105 Broadway , 1093 Broadway , 1096 Broadway
Physical Description
A 1 screen, 1520 seat movie theater in Buffalo's Broadway-Fillmore area
Current Condition
Demolished in 1984 for parking lot and ugly one story building.
History
- Opened in 1919.
- Closed late 1977.
- Demolished February 1984.
Recent Events and Actions Taken
- 2013 - Owner of combined parcel is looking to demolish adjacent Allsafe Building for more suburban sprawl design.
- May 2013 - City of Buffalo Preservation Board voted to recommend against demolition citing its condition, design, and historical significance.
- comments at public meeting suggested the better course of action would be to demolish the 1984 building instead of losing the quality building left on the parcel.
Other Pertinent Facts
Links
- Forgotten Buffalo - Rivoli Theater Broadway
- BuffaloAH - Buffalo Movie Theaters
- Cinema Treasures - Rivoli
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Added 2013-05-16 • Last changed 2016-10-27