BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The designers and owners of the Sattler Theater are celebrating a major milestone after the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
The theater on Broadway has been around since the early 1900s. Abandoned for nearly 30 years, it now has a second chance at life thanks to Western New York Minority Media Professionals (WNYMMP). The group purchased the building in 2008 and has been working on restoring it.
"The unique thing about the theater project is that it will be not only a performing arts center, but it will also be an educational facility for the kids," Dean Kroll of WNYMMP said. "The youth in our area really need another third space in order to learn about different venues and professions. The theater itself will be able to provide that."
Once the theater is operational, funding will go directly toward educational programs within the space. These programs will offer pathways in media, law and finance careers.
So, what's next? Restoration construction is set to begin in late summer and is expected to last about 12 months. Additionally, the theater at 512 Broadway Street is launching a funding campaign. Anyone who would like to donate can do so here.
