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2009 Lobbies and Hall
Shea's Buffalo Theatre / Shea's Performing Arts Center
646 Main Street, Buffalo, New York
Shea's Performing Arts Center includes Shea's Buffalo Theatre, Shea's Smith Theatre and Shea's Pavilion Parking

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The drapes shown in many of the photos below are a recent addition. The reproduction drapes are accurate in terms of material, color and pattern.

The stenciling shown in photos near the bottom are accurate reproductions in terms of color and pattern - but not material. Originally, the walls were covered with flock wallpaper. Special permission from SHPO had to be given in order for Shea's to retain its National Trust of Historic Preservation listing. The justification for the exemption was based on prohibitive cost and the option that future renovation might include flock wallpaper on a stenciled - not damaged - surface.

Restoration Manager Doris Collins has supervised 6,000 square feet of stenciling.

See also: 2002 lobbies photos


Click on illustrations for larger size -- and additional information

Grand Lobby.
Note drapery.

Grand Lobby.
Original chandeliers,
made with Czech cut crystal.

Grand Lobby

Grand Lobby

Grand Lobby:
chandelier
pendent finial, but note drapes

Grand Lobby: Mignon

Petite Lobby

Petite Lobby

Second floor hall looking into the Petite lobby


Second floor hall

Second floor hall

Second floor hall

Second floor hall

Second floor hall

Second floor hall

Second floor hall

Second floor hall: Michel Shea portrait

Second floor hall

Second floor hall


Special thanks to Shea's President Anthony Conte for his cooperation and to Shea's Restoration Manager Doris Collins for her assistance in June 2009

Photos and their arrangement © 2009 Chuck LaChiusa
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