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