Theater station

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.

Theater
Theater station's outbound platform with Shea's Performing Arts Center in the background
General information
LocationMain Street
Buffalo, New York
Coordinates42°53′29″N 78°52′21″W
Owned byNFTA
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 (1984-10-09)[1]
ClosedFebruary 18, 2013 (2013-02-18)
Former services
Preceding station NFTA Following station
Fountain Plaza
toward Special Events
 Metro Rail Allen/Medical Campus
toward University

History

From October 9, 1984, to May 18, 1985, Theater station served as the 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:

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
  2. Caya, Chris (2013-02-18). "End of the line for Metro Rail's Theater station". WBFO. Retrieved 2016-08-17.
  3. 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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