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The building with the peaked roof next to Continental Hall, was Arcade Hall, another stone edifice. The Arcade was built in about 1850 and was different from the Continental as it was more of a multi-use building. The four-floor structure had a basement with a saloon and the 1st floor had offices for businesses and the U. S. Post Office. On the 2nd floor had rooms rented by professionals and businessmen. The top floor contained a large room with a stage for performances. For 20 years, the Arcade hosted shows that came to Lockport until the Hodge Opera House opened in 1871. It was then used for smaller events. In 1890, Frank P. Weaver bought it for his furniture & undertaking business. He later partnered with the Prudden brothers to form Prudden & Weaver, which continued to use the Arcade building until 1930. When Prudden & Weaver left, the 80 year old Arcade building stood vacant for a few years until it was torn down for the new Eagles Aerie (Temple) which opened in 1934. The Eagles moved from Pine Street to Lincoln Avenue in 1971. Since 1988, the building has been occupied by Sylvia’s School of Dance.