Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) – When Mohawk Place re-opens this Friday, it will not only be part of a long time dream for developer and businessman Frank DiMaria Jr., it may also help set into motion a wider Downtown Buffalo development initiative aimed at turning a stretch of Ellicott Street into a destination and entertainment hub.
DiMaria and his development partner, Preservation Buffalo Niagara’s Bernice Radle, have spent several months renovating the Mohawk Place – the iconic and venerable downtown live music venue that has been home to both local and national touring acts.
DiMaria, himself, has played on the Mohawk stage…