Carpeting Project

During the restoration, a piece of the original wool carpeting was discovered, allowing the team to faithfully replicate its design. A mill in Ireland carefully reproduced the historic pattern, and the carpeting you see today in Shea's Buffalo Theatre is an exact match to what adorned the floors when the theater first opened.

This is the carpet that was found and mimicked for the carpet restoration project at Shea's.

In the replicated carpeting at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, intricate details such as heraldic shields, lions, and flowers can be seen, echoing the original design. A black-and-white photo from the theater’s early days was used to mimic this historic pattern, ensuring authenticity in the restoration.