The Sattler Theatre - Table of Contents
The Sattler Theatre / Broadway / Basil's Broadway
516 Broadway, Buffalo, NY
Erected:
1914 Architect:
Henry L. Spann, probably in collaboration with his much-younger brother William T. Spann. Style:
Beaux Arts Classicism Original owner:
John G. Sattler 2008 owner:
Western New York Minority Media Professionals Inc. In April of 2008 (when these photographs were taken) there were plans for rehabilitating this building.
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Rand Building ...... City Hall
Polychromatic (multicolored) terra cotta is the principal feature of the once-fabulous façade
Short parapet features scrolling acanthus leaves and red panels
(Yellow) rosettes on blue background
Frieze ancones flank panels decorated with scrolling acanthus leaves on green background
Center panel: urn and white glazed scrolling acanthus leaves and flowers on green background
English strapwork: horizontal bellflowers ... acanthus leaves
Classical mask(?) using acanthus leaves
Cf., windows at the Karpeles Manuscript Museum
Buttress decorated with acanthus leaves and scrolling acanthus leaves
White glazed scrolling acanthus leaves on green background
block modillions supporting the cornice and bricks in a geometric pattern
Condition of bricks indicate that most of the façade was rebuilt
Corner of Broadway and Jefferson
Church on right (south) is St. Ann's RC Church