This really is where the arts meets the architecture. Squeaky Wheel has officially moved from its long running space on Elmwood to a brand spanking new space in a downtown architectural treasure. This is a big move for Squeaky. The old space was a mysteriously cool location with its black painted windows, funky orange and blue colors and whimsical metal work.
Squeaky's new digs are located in the Art Nouveau style Ansonia Building (built around 1920), which is located at 712 Main Street. The stunning building will make a marvelous new home for this local powerhouse media arts center. The non-profit organization has been around for 20 years promoting the underground film movement, lending technical support to local artists in the industry, and providing classes in a variety of media off-shoots. Through these endeavors, Squeaky Wheel has put Buffalo on the map for its audio, digital, computer and video resources as well.
Not only is this a big move for Squeaky, it's a huge move for the ever growing arts movement in Buffalo. It's also another feather in the cap for Main Street.
Useless Trivia: The Kurgan, in the film Highlander, roomed at the Ansonia located at 73rd and Broadway in NY. Like I said... useless trivia.