Michael S. Smith Pen and Ink drawings of Buffalo and Rochester, New York - College Art - Aviation Art - Automotive Art - Trains - Nautical - Lighthouses - Firefighting |
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Opened in 1940, the Aud was dedicated in memory of those who died in WW combat. Built for $2,700,000, it seated 12,280 until it was expanded to 16,230 to house the '70 Buffalo Sabres NHL expansion team. The Aud was closed in 1996 to make way for the new Marine Midland Arena, a state-of-the-art 18,595 seat stadium. The Arena is now home to the Sabres and Bandits lacrosse team. The name was changed to the First Niagara Center in 2011.