Our most recent major triumphs in Downtown:
The Riviera Expansion Project (West Herr Riviera Theater)
Funding Source: Capital Assistance Program for Technology, Infrastructure, and Economic Development, Empire State Development
With $500,000 in grant funding provided by Empire State Development, the well-known and historic Riviera Theater was able to undertake a full reconstruction of their lobby. The goal of the West Herr Riviera Theater Lobby Expansion Project was to expand on the historic theater that already exists in the heart of downtown North Tonawanda to attract more performers and a better guest experience, which included creating ADA-compliant restrooms. The Riviera Theatre lobby lacked modern amenities for both patrons and performers which limits the facility’s ability to grow so a major goal was to address the size of the existing space. Additionally, it is a goal of the City of North Tonawanda as a whole to draw tourism to North Tonawanda’s downtown, and this expansion was a pivotal addition in revitalizing the area.
District 37 Kitchen and Taphouse
Funding Source: Restore New York, Empire State Development
District 37 draws its name from North Tonawanda’s rich lumberjack history. In the 1830s, when the lumber industry was at its peak, District 37 was a legendary place thought to be a haven for lumberjacks—a secret spot not found on any map where they could relax, eat, drink, and “cash in their chips.” Known to the most loyal lumberjacks as “Heaven on Earth,” this folklore inspires our restaurant’s name and spirit.
Enterprise Lumber & Silo at 211 Main Street
Funding Source: Restore New York, Empire State Development
Enterprise Lumber & Silo at 211 Main Street brought life back into a crumbling industrial building. It has sparked new development, drawn new partners, and shown that brownfield redevelopments are possible and successful. State investment played a critical role in turning vision into reality. The City’s $300,000 Restore NY grant helped launch the project, and a NYSERDA Carbon Neutral Economic Development Grant—one of the first awarded statewide—enabled the full implementation of net- zero systems.
This project won the 2025 Implementation Award through the Western New York American Planning Association (WNY APA)!
Riverfront Vista (Coming Soon!)
Funding Source: Restore New York, Empire State Development
78 Bridge Street Landing (Coming Soon!)
Funding Source: Restore New York, Empire State Development
Some other past clients in Downtown NT are Cali's Corner Store, Figmor, Webster's Bistro, Canal Club 62, Remington Lofts, Remington Tavern and Seafood Exchange, Forno e Gelato +39, Prosper Brewing LLC, and more!