Buffalo Broadway Auditorium
in Buffalo, United StatesCategory: Attraction
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The Buffalo Broadway Auditorium is a former arsenal, United States Armory and indoor arena in the Ellicott District of Buffalo, New York. The building is currently in use as a public works facility called the Broadway Barns. The building housed boxing, bowling, indoor biking, conventions, circuses, concerts among other things. It is one of Buffalo's oldest buildings. It currently hold the title of being the world's oldest existing structure that has hosted professional hockey.The building, designed by architect Calvin N. Otis, began life as an arsenal home to the 65th and 74th regiments during the American Civil War. It later became a National Guard armory from 1884 until 1907. In 1910 the building became an auditorium and arena. The building was home to the Buffalo Majors of the American Hockey Association, a professional club for six games in 1931. The building was also home to early games of Six Nations indoor box lacrosse featuring star Harry Smith.
