Universal International Building / Dino BBQ
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Photos by Buffalo Rising, Mark Paradowski, Dinosaur Barbeque
Location
301 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14202
Google Bird's Eye View
Ellicott Council District
SBL: 111.30-6-2.1
Erie County Property Info
County Tax Map (loads GIS page)
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Owner
Mark Croce, dba
BUFFALO DEVELOPMENT CORP per propertyviewer
NYS Corporation and Business Entity Database
Croce's preservation related properties: Statler Hotel, CW Miller Livery Stable, Curtiss Building, The Continental, Universal International / Dino BBQ, and Saturn Rings Building
Physical Description
One story, 7,100 sq. ft. brick building
Current Condition
Renovated, with additions made to the sides and rear. Original facade has been retained, although it is still missing a bit of marble as of the restaurant's Feb '14 opening
History
The building was originally a movie film vault. When the facade was removed, a "Universal Inter(national)" sign was revealed. Later tenants included ADT security.
Recent Events and Actions Taken
- October 2013 - Dinosaur Barbecue reports they will retain the Universal International signage.
- Sept 2013 - Scheduled open date is moved to Jan 2014.
- Feb 2013 - Utility service to the building has been upgraded. Renovation work scheduled to start in spring. Dino BBQ is scheduled to open in October.
- February 12, 2014 - Dino BBQ opens
Other Pertinent Facts
Links
- Buffalo Rising - Dino BBQ Picks Franklin Street
- WIVB - Dinosaur BBQ Location Named
- BizJournals - Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Moves A Step Closer
- Buffalo News - Dinosaur Bar-B-Que opening on Franklin Street pushed to January
- Buffalo Rising February 2014 - Dinosaur Bar-B-Que: Can you smell it?
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Added 2013-02-27 • Last changed 2014-03-18