Theater was a

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station that served the entertainment and theater districts of downtown

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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.

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,

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Station serves as the northern terminus. Prior to February 18, 2013, Theater was the last above-ground station, with the subway

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directly north of the station, which caused safety issues partially leading to decision to close rather than relocate the station.

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. The

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is now served by the Fountain Plaza station, located south.

Notable places nearby

Theater station is located near: * Alleyway Theatre * Andrews Theatre * Buffalo United Artists * Babeville * Courier Express Building * Irish Classical Theatre Company * Market Arcade Building *

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Market Arcade 8 * Road Less Traveled Theatre *

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* 710 Main Street Theatre * Trinity Episcopal Church

References

Buffalo Metro Rail stations Railway stations in the United States opened in 1984 Railway stations closed in 2013 Railway stations in the United States closed in the 2010s {{BuffaloNY-struct-stub

History

Closure

Notable places nearby

See also

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