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North Park Theatre 
The North Park TheatreAddress 1428 Hertel Avenue City Buffalo, New York Architect Henry L. Spann Owned by Dipson Theatres Capacity 850 Opened 1920 http://www.dipsontheatres.com The North Park Theatre is a historical single screen movie theatre in Buffalo, New York.[1][2] It has functioned as a cinema since it opened in 1920.
Originally called Shea's North Park, the theatre, along with Shea's Performing Arts Center, serves as a remnant of the now defunct Shea's theatre chain, once owned by early twentieth century businessman Michael Shea. Its design by Henry Spann was influenced by the neoclassical movement.[3] The auditorium features a proscenium above the screen and a 5-paneled recessed dome arched into the ceiling, both decorated with murals by Raphael Beck.[4]
The North Park currently operates under Dipson Theatres.
In June 1998, the North Park held the world premiere of Buffalo '66. This marked the first major film to premiere in Buffalo since The Natural opened in 1984. In attendance were Vincent Gallo, Christina Ricci, and Asia Argento.[5][6]
See also
- North Buffalo - neighborhood
- Riviera Theatre - historic theatre
References
- ^ Sommer, Mark "Lighting up Hertel Strip" The Buffalo News, April 2, 2006
- ^ Esmonde, Donn "At the North Park, a Vestige of Elegance in a Sterile World" The Buffalo News, January 10, 1993
- ^ DiDomizio, Joseph "The North Park: Uncovering Neoclassicism in a Buffalo Theatre" Buffalo Rising, February 23, 2008
- ^ List of works by Raphael Beck at Meibhom Fine Arts Meibhom Fine Arts
- ^ Kuczynski, Alex "Vincent Gallo's American Buffalo" The New York Times, June 28, 1998
- ^ Simon, Jeff "A Local Premiere for 'Buffalo 66'" The Buffalo News, June 9, 1998
External links
Categories:- Buildings and structures in Buffalo, New York
- Culture of Buffalo, New York
- Theatres in New York
- 1920 establishments in the United States
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