BUFFALO MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM

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Buffalo Bisons (AHL) (1940–1970), Buffalo Sabres (NHL) (1970–1996), Buffalo Braves (NBA) (1970–1978), Buffalo Stallions (MISL) (1979–1984), Buffalo Bandits (MILL) (1992–1996), Buffalo Blizzard (NPSL) (1992–1996) and Buffalo Stampede (RHI) (1994–1995)

Buffalo Memorial Auditorium (also known as The Aud) was an indoor arena in downtown Buffalo, New York. It hosted the Buffalo Bisons of the American Hockey League, the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League, the Buffalo Braves of the National Basketball Association, the Buffalo Stallions of the Major Soccer League, the Buffalo Bandits of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League, the Buffalo Blizzard of the second National Professional Soccer League, and the Buffalo Stampede of Roller Hockey International. It also held a number an NCAA basketball games, as well as numerous entertainment events, such as concerts, the Ringling Brothers circus, Disney on Ice, and other things of that nature.

The Aud opened on October 14, 1940, and was renovated in 1970 and 1990. It was closed in 1996 following the conclusion of the Sabres', Bandits', and Blizzard's seasons, and remained vacant up through its demolition in late 2008 and early 2009.

Unused 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" standard size chrome.

Dist. by Carhart Photo Service