Roxy Theatre
625 William Street,
Buffalo,
NY
14206
625 William Street,
Buffalo,
NY
14206
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Previously operated by: Basil Brothers Theatres
Architects: Henry L. Spann
Styles: Neo-Classical
Previous Names: Savoy Theatre, Roxie Theatre
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In 1909 the Co-Operative Amusement Company, composed of over 100 stockholders, largely businessmen and professionals from the East Side, built a “fireproof” movie theatre in Buffalo. It was called the Savoy Theatre and had 925-seats. The architect was Henry L. Spann and the Savoy Theatre was built at an estimated cost of $65,000. In 1927 the management purchased an organ to accompany silent movies. They chose to buy a Link organ, from the Link factory in Binghamton. By 1934 it had been taken over by the Basil Brothers chain and the seating capacity was increased to 1,154.
The Savoy Theatre was renamed the Roxie Theatre and on February 2, 1938 it was renamed Roxy Theatre. The Roxy Theatre was still open in 1956, but had closed by 1957.
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The Function of the ROXY was motion pictures and the seating was 1154 the Chain – Basil Theaters Inc.
The Roxy , by 1934, was owned by the Basil Theater chain, remodeled with larger and more comfortable seating (1154). I am John B Basil and i’ve managed theaters in London, England for Associated British Cinemas,in Buffalo with my familys firm of Basil Theaters and also Dipson. Within a year my book on true theater history should be released. for questions plaese call 716-834-0348
THE ADDRESS WAS 625,I KNOW I LIVED AT 622 ACROSS THE STREET OVER WOOLWORTHS 5&10 STORE FROM 1937 UNTIL 1955
back in the day the 70s when I was a teenager I remember this place was used for a neighborhood urban newspaper the challenger. the building it self is in great shape I really wish it can be used again like a underground retro film place for art and foreign films.
Listings as Roxy started on February 2nd, 1938, in the Basil listings.