Hamburg in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Alhambra

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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, April 28, 2019

1. The Alhambra Marker

Inscription. The Alhambra was once located on this site. Built in 1925 by a group of Buffalo businessmen, it was a popular place to go for dining, dancing, and entertainment during the 1940's. Live dance bands performed here as part of the local circuit. Following World War Il, dance clubs decreased in popularity. The building was then used for other purposes, including a night club, summer theater, and roller skating rink, before it was destroyed by a fire on April 14, 1954. Only part of the foundation walls remain visible at this time.

Sources: (1) Western New York Heritage Press (2) Jim Baker, Hamburg Town Historian

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is April 14, 1954.

Location. 42° 46.427′ N, 78° 51.833′ W. Marker is in Hamburg, New York, in Erie County. Marker is on Lake Shore Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hamburg NY 14075, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Aaron Salisbury (a few steps from this marker); Lighthouse LV82 (a few steps from this marker); Fresh Air Mission (approx. ¼ mile away); Historic Lake Avenue (approx. 2.4 miles away); Blasdell High School (approx. 2.4 miles away); Lake Erie

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(approx. 2.6 miles away); Stage Coach Stop (approx. 2.8 miles away); Donald "Duke" Spittler (approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamburg.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 571 times since then and 61 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 28, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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