Spiegeltent Accessibility

Spiegeltent

The beloved piece of history boasts stained glass windows, a velvet draped ceiling and VIP booths fit for royalty. All shows are presented in the round.


Location

406 E. Main Street, Rochester, NY 14604

Manager

Rob Ferguson

Accessible Approach/Entrance

  • Curbs have curb cuts (on East Avenue, Swan and Main Streets)
  • Most direct route is from Main Street (if coming from East End Garage)
  • Route of travel is slip resistant and at least 36” wide
  • Objects can be detected by person with visual disability using a cane
  • Venue is up a few stairs or accessible ramp
  • Entrance doors can be opened with assistance

Parking and Drop-Off Areas

  • Garage entrances note 6’10” (or 82”) vertical clearance – less than the 98” vertical clearance for lift-equipped vans
  • Sign above garage entrance notes “Handicap spaces located on levels 1, 2 and 3”
  • Accessible spaces are available in the East End Garage (downtown Rochester)
       
    • Swan Street entrance offers seven (7) accessible spaces
         
      • Closest to accessible entrance on route from Barrett Place to Gibbs Street
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      • Drop off with accessible path for paratransit users – enter Swan Street from East Avenue or from Main Street
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      • Spaces are 8’ wide with 5’ wide access aisles - two spaces have an 8’ wide access aisle
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      • Access aisles for van accessible spaces marked with hash marks
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      • Automatic door and ramp on the south side of garage to exit onto Swan Street – ramp length 110”/height 4”
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    • Main Street entrance
         
      • A minimum of fifteen (15) accessible spaces on three (3) levels – spaces are closest to exit (level 1) and elevator (levels 2 and 3)
           
        • Level 1 – (5) spaces near entrance – access aisles for van accessible spaces marked with hash marks
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      • Closest to accessible entrance on route from Main Street to Gibbs Street
      • Drop off with accessible path for paratransit users – enter Swan Street from Main Street
      • Curb cuts at Main/Swan Street corners and Main/Gibbs Street corners
  • Accessible spaces marked with International Symbol of Accessibility


Rooms and Spaces

  • Aisles and pathways are at least 36” wide
  • At least 5’ space for turning a wheelchair completely
  • Obstacles are cane-detectable in circulation paths through public areas

Seats, Tables and Counters

  • Spaces for wheelchair seating distributed throughout (no fixed seating; allows for rearranging, can accommodate on the spot) except in booths
  • Booths are not accessible but seats near booths are available for people in wheelchair and companion. Please email ahead of time with specific request at: info@rochesterfringe.com

Restrooms

  • Accessible portable toilets near the Spiegelgarden

Contact

  • info@rochesterfringe.com

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