A Closer Look: Aurora Theatre
From the Photo series: A Closer Look: Explore Western New York’s architectural treasures series
The silver screen returns to the historic Aurora Theatre on Saturday with the reopening of the East Aurora classic under new management. It was acquired by West Herr Automotive and extensive renovations were completed.
New management
Jake Griffin, a technician with Flexlume Signs, changes out light bulbs on the marquee at the Aurora Theatre, which reopens Saturday.
Classic lines
The Aurora Theatre, which reopens Saturday, March 5.
Roycroft aesthetic
New chandeliers are more in line with the Roycroft aesthetic at the Aurora Theatre.
Under construction
The concession stand inside the Aurora Theatre, as construction continues up to the theater's reopening under new ownership on Saturday, March 5.
Admission
A sign with admission prices in the box office window at the Aurora Theatre.
When films were on film
A strip of 35mm film is spooled through a vintage projector on display at the Aurora Theatre.
Established 1925
A sign noting that the Aurora Theatre, which reopens Saturday, was originally established in 1925.
Price paintings relocated
The Aurora Theatre reopens Saturday.
Rows of seats
Rows of seats in the Aurora Theatre, which reopens Saturday.
Margaret Evans Price 1925 painting
One of two giant 1925 paintings by Margaret Evans Price hangs in the rear of the Aurora Theatre, which reopens Saturday. The paintings were originally plastered to the walls in the front of theater. In 2000, a team from Buffalo State College's art conservation department conducted a meticulous restoration of the works, allowing them to be rehung.
Chandelier
New light pendants in the theater space at the Aurora Theatre.
Film classics
A strip of vintage film posters above the sign for the women's room at the Aurora Theatre.
Artisan tile
New tile in the newly renovated men's bathroom at the Aurora Theatre.
Projection room view
View from the projection booth at the Aurora Theatre.
Back in time
Old instructions for the film projectors remain on the wall in the projection room despite switching to digital projectors years ago at the Aurora Theatre.
Grand theater
The Aurora Theatre reopens Saturday, March 5.
Changing bulbs
Jake Griffin, a technician with Flexlume Signs, changes out light bulbs on the marquee at the Aurora Theatre.
Shining bright
Jake Griffin, a technician with Flexlume Signs, changes out light bulbs on the marquee at the Aurora Theatre.
Opens March 5
Jake Griffin, a technician with Flexlume Signs, changes out light bulbs on the marquee at the Aurora Theatre.
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