Riviera Theatre (North Tonawanda, New York)

Riviera Theatre
Riviera Theatre Auditorium
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Address67 Webster St.
North Tonawanda, New York
United States
ParkingStreet/Lot
OwnerRivera Theatre and Organ Preservation Society, Inc.
TypeMovie Palace
Capacity1,140
Screens1
Current usePerforming Arts Center
Construction
OpenedDecember 30, 1926
Years active90
ArchitectLeon H. Lempart and Son
BuilderYellen Family
Website
www.rivieratheatre.org
Riviera Theatre
Riviera Theatre (North Tonawanda, New York) is located in New York
Riviera Theatre (North Tonawanda, New York)
Riviera Theatre (North Tonawanda, New York) is located in the United States
Riviera Theatre (North Tonawanda, New York)
Coordinates43°1′26″N 78°52′38″W / 43.02389°N 78.87722°W / 43.02389; -78.87722
Area0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Built1926 (1926)
ArchitectLambert, Leon H.,& Sons
NRHP reference No.80002731[1]
Added to NRHPMarch 20, 1980

The Riviera Theatre is a historic, 1140 seat entertainment venue in North Tonawanda, New York. The theatre hosts live concerts, theatre, dance shows, and movies. The Riviera's “Mighty Wurlitzer” theatre organ has been restored, is maintained by volunteers, and is famed as being one of two original Wurlitzer demonstrator organs, which the company would use to show off to potential clients in the height of the silent film era.

The Riviera Theatre is listed on the National and New York State Register of Historic Places.[1]

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.