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Last Friday, for the first time in more than 20 years, the general public walked through the front doors of the historic Frontier House in Lewiston. The building’s first-floor tenant, Fairbanks restaurant, hosted a soft opening for those who helped its proprietors, Daniel Hagen and Jake Strawser, craft their second restaurant. They also operate Billy Club in Buffalo.
On Thursday, about 80 people visited for a Historical Association of Lewiston fundraiser. A cake showing the village’s crown jewel was cut in celebration of the historic occasion.
Fairbanks will open to the general public on Friday, June 27. Its hours of operation will be 5-10 p.m. (bar until midnight) Tuesday through Saturday.
For more information, visit www.fairbankslewiston.com or follow @fairbankslewiston on social media.
The Frontier House is located at 460 Center St. It closed to the public in December 2004, once the lease of then-tenant McDonald’s ended.
Ellicott Development is still working toward opening the Frontier House’s upper levels for short-term and long-term rentals.
(GM/Managing Editor Joshua Maloni contributed to this report.)
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Fairbanks welcomes the Lewiston community.
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Fairbanks soft opening Images courtesy of Fairbanks.
The Frontier House’s front porch was recently painted, and railings were installed on the upper exterior levels.
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1859 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072
Phone: 716-773-7676
Fax: 716-773-7190
