Theater station

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Theater
Theater Station at Sheas.jpg
Theater station's outbound platform with Shea's Performing Arts Center in the background
General information
LocationMain Street
Buffalo, New York
Coordinates 42°53′29″N78°52′21″W / 42.89139°N 78.87250°W / 42.89139; -78.87250
Owned by NFTA
Platforms2 low-level side platforms
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
Accessibleyes
Other information
StatusPermanently closed
Fare zoneFree fare (inbound)
Paid fare (outbound)
History
OpenedOctober 9, 1984;41 years ago (1984-10-09) [1]
ClosedFebruary 18, 2013;12 years ago (2013-02-18)
Former services
Preceding station NFTA Following station
Allen/Medical Campus
toward University
Metro Rail Fountain Plaza
toward Erie Canal Harbor or Special Events
Location
Theater station

Theater station 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.

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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 station 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 Theatre District is now served by Fountain Plaza station, located 546 feet (166 m) south.

Notable places nearby

Theater station was located near:

See also

References

  1. ↑ 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. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  2. ↑ Caya, Chris (February 18, 2013). "End of the line for Metro Rail's Theater station". WBFO. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  3. ↑ McCarthy, Robert J. (January 25, 2013). "Metro Rail's Theater station set for last use Feb. 17". The Buffalo News. Retrieved August 17, 2016.


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