Theater | |||||||||||
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 Theater station's outbound platform with
Shea's Performing Arts Center in the background | |||||||||||
| General information | |||||||||||
| Location | Main Street Buffalo, New York | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 42°53′29″N 78°52′21″W / 42.89139°N 78.87250°W | ||||||||||
| Owned by | NFTA | ||||||||||
| Platforms | 2 low-level side platforms | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
| Construction | |||||||||||
| Structure type | At-grade | ||||||||||
| Accessible | Yes | ||||||||||
| Other information | |||||||||||
| Status | Permanently closed | ||||||||||
| Fare zone | Free fare (inbound) Paid fare (outbound) | ||||||||||
| History | |||||||||||
| Opened | October 9, 1984 [1] | ||||||||||
| Closed | February 18, 2013 | ||||||||||
| Former services | |||||||||||
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Theater was a Buffalo Metro Rail station that served the entertainment and theater districts of downtown Buffalo, New York located in the 600 block of Main Street between Chippewa and Tupper Streets at the north end of the Free Fare Zone, where customers traveling north are required to have proof-of-payment.
History
From October 9, 1984, to May 18, 1985, Theater station served as the original northern terminus, as Metro Rail officially opened for regular service on May 20, 1985. From May 20, 1985, to November 10, 1986, due to construction issues at LaSalle, Amherst Street served as the northern terminus. Prior to 2005, Theater station served as the southern terminus, as the Taste of Buffalo was held along Main Street between Chippewa and Church Streets (it has since moved to Delaware Avenue between West Chippewa and West Eagle Streets). Since November 10, 1986, University station serves as the northern terminus. Prior to February 18, 2013, Theater was the last above-ground station, with the subway portal directly north of the station, which caused safety issues partially leading to decision to close rather than relocate the station. [2]
Closure
After 10,359 days in service, Theater station permanently closed on February 18, 2013, in order to be demolished to make way for the return of vehicular traffic to the 600 block of Main Street. [3] The Buffalo Theater District is now served by the Fountain Plaza station, located 546 feet (166 m) south.
Notable places nearby
Theater station is located near:
- Alleyway Theatre
- Andrews Theatre
- Buffalo United Artists
- Babeville
- Courier Express Building
- Irish Classical Theatre Company
- Market Arcade Building
- AMC Market Arcade 8
- Road Less Traveled Theatre
- Shea's Performing Arts Center
- 710 Main Street Theatre
- Trinity Episcopal Church
See also
References
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^ Gargan, Edward A. (October 11, 1984).
"Trolley Line Returns to Buffalo". The Berkshire Eagle.
Pittsfield, Massachusetts. New York Times Wire Service. p. 33. Retrieved September 19, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Caya, Chris (2013-02-18). "End of the line for Metro Rail's Theater station". WBFO. Retrieved 2016-08-17.
- ^ McCarthy, Robert J. (2013-01-25). "Metro Rail's Theater station set for last use Feb. 17". The Buffalo News. Retrieved 2016-08-17.
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