Fredonia Opera House
Bringing New Life to Historic Opera House in the City of Buffalo
The Village of Fredonia selected Montante Construction as the general contractor for the historic renovation of the Fredonia Opera House, a year-round performing arts center in downtown Fredonia, NY.
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Industry
Government
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Services
General Contractor
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Timeline
5 months
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Contract Value
$565,000
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Owner
Village of Fredonia
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Architect
Trautman Associates
Project Overview
Designed by architect Enoch Curtis, the Opera House opened in April 1891, featuring elements inspired by classical European theaters. The building eventually fell into disrepair, leading to the formation of the Fredonia Preservation Society in the early 1980s to prevent its demolition, with initial renovations completed in 1994. In 2021, Montante Construction, in partnership with Trautman Associates, undertook further upgrades. The project involved the remediation and restoration of exterior finishes and 71 historic wood-framed windows, the addition of a large backlit marquee, and the construction of two new bathrooms.
