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The 1950's

The 1950's

This article shows the new blade sign being installed in 1950 after the original Shea's blade sign came down after 24 years of lighting up Main Street. It was a new era for Shea's Buffalo, now known as Loew's Buffalo.

Photo Credit: The Buffalo News - April 7, 1950

This article shows the new blade sign being installed in 1950 after the original Shea's blade sign came down after 24 years of lighting up Main Street. It was a new era for Shea's Buffalo, now known as Loew's Buffalo.

At the time this photo was taken, Laube's Old Spain (the future site of Shea's Smith Theatre) had moved in next door. That mural on the brick wall is still here today!

At the time this photo was taken, Laube's Old Spain (the future site of Shea's Smith Theatre) had moved in next door. That mural on the brick wall is still here today!

In 1955, Shea's Buffalo suffered another loss: the death of Vincent McFaul, who had headed the Shea's theaters since Michael Shea had passed. Vincent had worked at Shea's Buffalo Theatre as its manager since opening day and had guided it through the end of vaudeville to the birth of the television

Photo Credit: The Buffalo News - July 18, 1955

In 1955, Shea's Buffalo suffered another loss: the death of Vincent McFaul, who had headed the Shea's theaters since Michael Shea had passed. Vincent had worked at Shea's Buffalo Theatre as its manager since opening day and had guided it through the end of vaudeville to the birth of the television

The Buffalo Common Council acknowledged Vincent McFaul's passing with great respect.

The Buffalo Common Council acknowledged Vincent McFaul's passing with great respect.

Main Street at night, 1950's

Main Street at night, 1950's