Shea's Buffalo Theatre - Table of Contents

Restoration - Shea's Buffalo Theatre
646 Main Street, Buffalo, New York


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Doris Collins, in charge of restoration.

Original wall stencil, located at very top of balcony.

Restoration stencil - incomplete around fixture.

Restored ceiling medallion next to the men's smoking lounge in basement

Restored fireplace in men's smoking lounge in basement

Restored ceiling medallion in men's smoking lounge in basement

Restored ceiling in men's smoking lounge in basement

The restoration workshop

Pearl St. foyer ceiling chandelier being cleaned in the restoration workshop.

Sample of the original carpeting in the theater.

Workshop office cabinet with practice stenciling by ECC students.

Latex mold of furniture ornamentation from petite lobby


Shea's Buffalo Theatre - Table of Contents

Chair ends. The chair ends that were removed - including the three here - were put into storage.

Ceramic light fixture accessories will replace broken or missing original porcelain accessories.





Special thanks to Shea's President Anthony Conte for his cooperation.
Special thanks to Restoration Manager Doris Collins for her cooperation and patience.
Thanks also to restoration volunteer Bill Crooker.
Photos and their arrangement © 2002 Chuck LaChiusa
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