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Winter of 1925

Winter of 1925

Photo Credit: The Buffalo Courier-Express - January 27, 1925

Photo Credit: The Buffalo Courier-Express - January 27, 1925

Photo Credit: The Buffalo Courier-Express - January 8, 1925

Michael Shea leads the groundbreaking ceremony on January 15, 1925, shovel in hand, as local business owners gather on Main Street to support this monumental project.

Photo Credit: January 15, 1925

Michael Shea leads the groundbreaking ceremony on January 15, 1925, shovel in hand, as local business owners gather on Main Street to support this monumental project.

Steam shovels were used for the project to dig deep for the basement and sub-basement of Shea's Buffalo Theatre. This view from Pearl Street shows the back of the construction site, where heavy machinery was essential in shaping the foundation.

Photo Credit: January 19, 1925

Steam shovels were used for the project to dig deep for the basement and sub-basement of Shea's Buffalo Theatre. This view from Pearl Street shows the back of the construction site, where heavy machinery was essential in shaping the foundation.

The original storefronts on Main Street were completely torn down to make way for the future Shea's Buffalo Theatre.

Photo Credit: January 28, 1925

The original storefronts on Main Street were completely torn down to make way for the future Shea's Buffalo Theatre.

This building, located on Main Street, was also completely removed to make space for the new Shea's Buffalo Theatre.

This building, located on Main Street, was also completely removed to make space for the new Shea's Buffalo Theatre.

Despite heavy snowfall, construction on Shea's continued at a steady pace. This view from Pearl Street captures the determination of the crew as they pressed forward, ensuring progress through Buffalo's tough winter weather.

Photo Credit: February 12, 1925

Despite heavy snowfall, construction on Shea's continued at a steady pace. This view from Pearl Street captures the determination of the crew as they pressed forward, ensuring progress through Buffalo's tough winter weather.

The large mound visible in this photo was intentionally left in place to support the seating in the orchestra level, ensuring a stable foundation for Shea’s audiences.

Photo Credit: February 24, 1925

The large mound visible in this photo was intentionally left in place to support the seating in the orchestra level, ensuring a stable foundation for Shea’s audiences.

Photo Credit: February 24, 1925