Texas Historical Commission staff (BB), 7/20/2007 27" x 42" Official Texas Historical Marker with post Bee County (Job #07BE02) Subject BG, RM, OP (Atlas 13965) UTM: 14 622580E 3142180N Location: Beeville, 112-114 N Washington St

RIALTO THEATER

THIS DISTINCTIVE BUILDING SERVED AS THE FLAGSHIP OF A CHAIN OF 22 THEATERS IN SOUTH TEXAS. IN MARCH 1922, BROTHERS HENRY AND SYDNEY HALL ANNOUNCED PLANS TO BUILD A $25,000 TWO-STORY BRICK MOTION PICTURE THEATER IN BEEVILLE. THEY BOUGHT THIS SITE, AND HOMER BOOTS WAS FOREMAN DURING THE CONSTRUCTION, WHICH TOOK FIVE MONTHS. THE THEATER DESIGN INCLUDED A STAGE LARGE ENOUGH TO HOST VAUDEVILLE PERFORMANCES AND OTHER ATTRACTIONS. W.C. STEPHENSON, WHO ALSO DESIGNED THE 1912 BEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, WAS THE ARCHITECT. THE RIALTO THEATER OPENED ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 1922. THE FIRST FILM SHOWN WAS THE THREE MUSKETEERS STARRING DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS; ADMISSION WAS TWENTY-FIVE CENTS FOR ADULTS AND TEN CENTS FOR CHILDREN. ON OPENING NIGHT, THE MANAGEMENT HIRED AN ORCHESTRA TO ACCOMPANY THE SILENT MOVIE, SINCE THE $10,000 PIPE ORGAN HAD NOT YET ARRIVED. MORE THAN 1,300 TICKETS WERE SOLD THE FIRST NIGHT FOR TWO SHOWINGS. HERE IN DECEMBER 1924, THE HALLS ALSO STARTED AN EARLY AREA RADIO STATION, KFRB, WITH A TRANSMITTER ON THE ROOF. AIR CONDITIONING WAS ALSO A NOTED ATTRACTION, AND THE THEATER INSTALLED A SOUND SYSTEM FOR “TALKIES” IN OCTOBER 1929. IN 1935, A FIRE THAT STARTED IN THE BASEMENT GUTTED THE BUILDING’S INTERIOR. THE HALL BROTHERS HIRED ATMOSPHERIC THEATER DESIGNER JOHN EBERSON TO REDESIGN THE STRUCTURE, AND HIS EXUBERANT ART DECO INTERIOR AND ART MODERNE EXTERIOR FEATURED BOLD COLORS AND GEOMETRIC PATTERNS IN MATERIALS, FINISHES AND FABRICS. DURING WORLD WAR II, MOVIE STARS CAME HERE TO PROMOTE WAR BOND DRIVES. THE THEATER SURVIVED FLOODING DAMAGE CAUSED BY HURRICANE BEULAH IN 1967 BUT EVENTUALLY CLOSED IN 1986. THE HALL RIALTO PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION FORMED SEVERAL YEARS LATER TO RESTORE AND REUSE THE HISTORIC THEATER.

RECORDED TEXAS HISTORIC LANDMARK – 2007

MARKER IS PROPERTY OF THE STATE OF TEXAS

RECORDED TEXAS HISTORIC LANDMARK MARKERS: 2007 Official Texas Historical Marker Sponsorship Application Form Valid November 15, 2006 to January 2, 2007 only

This form constitutes a public request for the Texas Historical Commission (THC) to consider placing an Official Texas Historical Marker for the structure noted in this application. The THC will review the request and make its determination based on its own rules and procedures of the program but is under no obligation to accept the proposal. Filing of the application for sponsorship does not guarantee approval; it is for the sole purpose of providing basic information to the THC for it to make a determination of eligibility. The final determination of eligibility, and therefore approval for a state marker, will be at the sole discretion of the THC. This form is to be used for Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (building marker) requests only. Please see separate forms for either subject markers or Historic Texas Cemetery markers.

Proposed marker topic (Official title will be determined by the THC):Rialto Theater

County: Bee

Town (nearest county town on state highway map): Beeville Texas

Street address of marker site or directions from town noted above: 114 N. Washington, Beeville, Tx.

NOTE: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark markers must be placed at the structure being marked.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark markers definition: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL) markers are awarded to structures deemed worthy of preservation for their historical associations and architectural significance. RTHL is a legal designation and comes with a measure of protection; it is the highest honor the state can bestow on a historic structure, and the designation is required for this type of marker. The RTHL designation becomes effective upon approval by the THC. Official Texas Historical Markers signify the RTHL designation; designation comes only through application to and approval by the THC and must include public display of an Official Texas Historical Marker. Owners of RTHL- designated structures must give the THC 60 days written notice before any alterations are made to the exterior of the structure. RTHL status is a permanent designation and is not to be removed from the property in the event of a transfer of ownership. Only the THC can remove the designation or recall the marker. The marker must remain with the structure and may not be removed or displayed elsewhere until or unless the THC gives express approval in writing for such action. Once designated as RTHL, properties are subject to provisions of Texas Government Code, Section 442.006(f).

Criteria: 1. Age: Structures eligible for the RTHL designation and marker must be at least 50 years old. 2. Historical significance: Architectural significance alone is not enough to qualify a structure for the RTHL designation. It must have an equally significant historical association, and that association can come from an event that occurred at the site; through individuals who owned or lived on the property; or, in the case of bridges, industrial plants, schoolhouses and other non-residential properties, through documented significance to the larger community.

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Special considerations for RTHL marker applications: If a structure has been individually listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) under either Criterion A or B and Criterion C (Architecture), the historical text compiled as part of the National Register nomination process may be submitted as part of the marker process, provided it includes the required reference notes and other documentation. Acceptance of the National Register information for the purposes of the marker process will be up to the sole determination of the THC. Listing in the NRHP does not guarantee approval for an RTHL marker. See the THC web site at http://www.thc.state.tx.us/markerdesigs/madnrcrit.html for National Register criteria.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Any individual, group or CHC may apply to the THC to request an Official Texas Historical Marker for what it deems a worthy topic. Only complete marker application packets that contain all the required elements can be accepted or processed by the THC. For RTHL markers, the required elements are: sponsorship application form; narrative history; documentation; online map (see details below); site plan; floorplan; historic photograph and current photographs clearly showing each side of the structure. • Completed application packets must be duly reviewed, verified and approved by the county historical commission in the county in which the marker will be placed. • The sponsorship application form, narrative history and documentation must be in the form of Microsoft Word or Word-compatible documents and submitted via email attachments to the THC by no later than January 2, 2007. • Required font style and type size are a Times variant and 12-point. • Narrative histories must be typed in a double-spaced format and include separate sections on context, overview and significance. • The narrative history must include documentation in the form of reference notes, which can be either footnotes or endnotes. Documentation associated with applications should be broad-based and demonstrate a survey of all available resources, both primary and secondary. • Applications for RTHL markers must include a current city or county map through TopoZone.com that clearly denotes the proposed marker location. Instructions for using TopoZone.com are available on the THC web site. • Immediately upon notification of the successful preliminary review of required elements by the THC, a non-refundable application fee of $100 is required. The fee shall be submitted to the THC within ten working days of application receipt notification.

APPROVAL BY COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION The duly appointed marker representative (chair or marker chair) noted below for the CHC will be the sole contact to the THC for this marker application. To ensure accuracy, consistency and efficiency, all information to and from the THC relative to the application will be via direct communication with the CHC representative. All other inquiries (calls, emails, letters) to the THC will be referred to the CHC representative for response. By filling out the information below and filing the application with the THC, the CHC representative is providing the THC with notice that the application and documentation have been reviewed and verified by the CHC and that the material meets all current requirements of the Official Texas Historical Marker Program.

As chair or duly appointed marker chair, I certify the following: Representatives of the CHC have met with the potential marker sponsor and discussed the program policies as outlined on the THC web site. Representatives have conveyed information on the RTHL designation, including legal restrictions, to the property owner. Representatives of the CHC have reviewed the history and documentation for accuracy and made additional notes as necessary. It is the determination of the CHC that the structure, history and documentation meet the THC criteria for eligibility.

CHC comments or concerns about this application, if any: 2001 National Register Listing. Attaching 1) 1) Updated Narrative, 2) Interior and Exterior, Digital Photos . Mailing to THC: 1) Site plan, 2) TopoZone map, 3) 1 exterior photo used for NR photo, 4) Floor Plans

Name of CHC contact (chair or marker chair): Barbara Welder Mailing address: Box 4422 City, zip: Beeville, Texas Email address (required): [email protected] Daytime phone (with area code): 361 362 8788

PERMISSION OF PROPERTY OWNER FOR MARKER PLACEMENT

Property owner: Hall Rialto Preservation Association.

Address: P.O. Box 1477 City, state, zip: Beeville, Tx Phone: 361 359 3455 or 361 362 8788 (cell)

Legal Description of the property (metes and bounds, lot and block, etc.): Beeville, Block 37, Lot 11. 50 feet by 140 feet

Upon receipt of the application, the THC will provide the owner with a letter that outlines the legal responsibility of ownership under the Recorded Texas Historic Landmark statute. The letter must be signed by the owner and returned to the THC before the evaluation can be completed.

NOTE: The property owner will not receive other copies of general correspondence from the THC. All procedural correspondence (notice of receipt, requests for additional information, inscriptions, shipping notices, etc.)—with the exception of payment notices—will be sent via email to the CHC representative, who is encouraged to share the information with all interested parties as necessary. Given the large volume of applications processed annually and the need for centralized communication, all inquiries about applications in process will be referred to the CHC for response. The CHC is the sole liaison to the THC on all marker application matters. The THC will, however, provide regular updates to the CHC via the Internet, email or listserv on the progress of all applications.

PAYMENT INFORMATION Prospective sponsors please note the following: • Payment must be received in full within 45 days of the official approval notice and must be accompanied by the THC payment form. The THC is unable to process partial payments or to delay payment due to processing procedures of the sponsor. Applications not paid in the time frame required may, at the sole discretion of the THC, be cancelled or postponed. • Payment relates to sponsorship of the marker in partnership with the THC, which provides the match for program costs. • Payment does not constitute ownership of a marker; Recorded Texas Historic Landmark and other Official Texas Historical Markers are the property of the State of Texas. • If, at any time during the marker process, sponsorship is withdrawn, a refund can be processed, but the THC will retain the application fee of $100. • The Official Texas Historical Marker Program provides no means of recognizing sponsors through marker text, incising or supplemental plaques.

Marker sponsor (may be individual or organization): Hall Rialto Preservation Assn.

Contact person (if applicable): Mark Parson, Pres

Mailing address: 202 North Washington City, zip: Beeville, Texas 78102

Email address (required): [email protected] Phone: 361 358 3859

SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS In order to facilitate delivery of the marker, neither post office box numbers nor rural route numbers can be accepted. To avoid additional shipping charges or time delays, use a business street address (open 8 a.m.—5 p.m., Monday—Friday).

Name: Mark Parsons

Street address: 202 N. Washington City, zip: Beeville, Texas 78102

Daytime phone (required): 361 358 3859 Email (required): [email protected]

TYPE AND SIZE OF RECORDED TEXAS HISTORIC LANDMARK MARKERS As part of its review process, the THC will determine the appropriate size marker and provide options, if any, for the approved topic based on its own review criteria, including, but not exclusive of, historical significance, replication of information in other THC markers, relevance to the statewide preservation plan and the amount of available documented information provided in the application narrative. In making its determination, however, the THC will also take into account the preference of the CHC, as noted below.

The sponsor/CHC prefer the following size marker: 27” x 42” RTHL marker with post ($1500) 27” X 42” RTHL marker without post* ($1500) 18” x 28” RTHL marker with post ($1000) 18” x 28” RTHL marker without post* ($1000) RTHL medallion and 16” x 12” plaque with post ($750) RTHL medallion and 16” x 12” plaque without post* ($750)

*For an RTHL marker without post, indicate to what surface material it will be mounted: wood masonry metal other (specify)

SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION (via email required) When the CHC has determined that the application packet is complete, that the history has been verified and that the application meets the requirements of the Official Texas Historical Marker Program, the required elements only should be forwarded to the THC via email at the following address: [email protected]. • The CHC or marker chair should send an e-mail containing the following attachments: o This application form o The subject history (narrative and footnotes) o A TopoZone.com map of the proposed marker location o Photographs (may be sent as attachments or by separate mail; digital photos are acceptable) o Site plan (may be sent as attachment or by separate mail; if sent separately, it must be on letter size paper) o Floor plans (may be sent as attachment or by separate mail; if sent separately, plans must be on letter size paper) • Follow these steps to attach the files: o Most email services have the “Attach” or “Attachment” command under the “File” menu or in an email toolbar. o Select the file for attachment • Send the email including the attachments, with all requirements met.

RECORDS RETENTION BY CHC: The CHC must retain both the hard copies of the application as well as an online version, at least for the duration of the marker process. The THC is not responsible for lost applications, for incomplete applications or for applications not properly filed according to the program requirements. For additional information about any aspect of the Official Texas Historical Marker Program, visit the Markers page on the THC web site (http://www.thc.state.tx.us/markerdesigs/madmark.html).

Rialto Theater, 1922

On March 2, 1922, Henry and Sydney Hall announced their plans to build a $25,000

two-story brick and tile motion picture theater in Beeville. They purchased a 50 feet by

140 feet site at 114 North Washington Street which was in the main commercial district as it still is today. Homer Boots served as foreman during the five month construction.

The Rialto Theater opened on Saturday, August 19, 1922 with the first film “The Three

Musketeers” starring Douglas Fairbanks. Admission was twenty-five cents for adults and ten cents for children.

Opening night witnessed two problems: the delay of the arrival of a $10,000 pipe organ, which had been detained by a railroad strike in Cincinnati, and a blown fuse when the marquee was initially lighted. Management acted quickly to replace the music by hiring an orchestra to provide the accompaniment to the silent film. The blown fuse was quickly replaced which allowed the show to go on. More than 1,300 tickets for two showings were sold that night (“Opening of Rialto,” Beeville Bee Picayune, August 17,

1922 and Interview with Henry Hall, Jr. 2001).

According to Henry Hall, Jr., the Rialto Theater in Beeville was originally built to be the flagship of the Hall Brothers twenty-two theater chain. The theater was also designed with a stage large enough for vaudeville performances as well as large road attractions (Hall Interview 2001). W.C. Stephenson, the architect of the 1912 present day

Bee County Courthouse and approximately 53 other historical structures in Beeville, designed the theater. Stephenson was a Shakespearean actor before he trained to be an architect. He was also a sculptor and aided in making the death mask of 25th President

1 William McKinley, who was assassinated at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in

Buffalo where Stephenson was working. (Oral Interview with daughter, Frances

Stephenson 1999).

Architectural Design

Stephenson’s design of the Rialto was Classical Revival and was compatible with the adjacent commercial structures. Where this building differed was in the installation of over two miles of electrical wiring which connected 420 lights, a unique typhoon cooling system as well as a hot air system (Beeville Bee Picayune, August 17, 1922).

Theater Firsts for South Texas

The Hall Brothers are also credited with establishing the first radio station in greater

South Texas (KFRB) on December 27, 1924. The transmitting station was located on the roof of the Rialto Theater. The station was eventually sold to KRIS, the first radio station of Corpus Christi (Oral Interview Henry Hall, Jr. 2002).

Sound was introduced to the Rialto Theater on October 18, 1929. The Hall Brothers installed a state-of-the-art Western Electric sound system which was designed for the theater by Bell Laboratories.

Another addition to the 1936 Rialto were the headphones installed in the chairs to accommodate the people who had auditory impairments. These earphones are found tucked within the white enamel armrests of the end chairs on each row.

In 1935, a fire was started by accident in the basement which destroyed the interior.

During the latter part of 1935, the Hall Brothers hired John Eberson, the well-known

designer of atmospheric theaters (Majestic Theaters in Dallas and San Antonio) to

redesign the Rialto.

2 During 1935, Eberson redesigned the theater, utilizing elements of Art Deco and

Moderne styles. The design successfully incorporated office, commercial and entertainment functions. Barry Moore of Gensler Architects in Houston states that the

Rialto is one of the last works of John Eberson and he states that it is the only known work of Eberson which is done in the Art Deco style (Interview with Barry Moore

2004).

Rialto 1922-1986

The Rialto Theater managed to stay open from 1922 to 1986 even though there were difficult times for Beeville as well as our nation. For example, during the Great

Depression in the 1930’s, the Halls hosted Bank Night, with prizes to attract patrons (Ezell 48).

During World War II, the Rialto used a star-studded program to promote the sale of U.S. War Bonds. Numerous entertainment personalities and movie stars have visited Beeville and the theater. Such celebrities have been John Wayne, Jeff Chandler,

Jimmy Stewart, Gail Storm, Keenan Wynne, Richard Widmark and Chill Wills

(Interview with Henry Hall, Jr. 1998).

In 1967, the basement of the theater flooded after excessive rain from Hurricane

Beulah. Except for a brief period in 1935, the theater has functioned for 64 years until it closed in 1986.

Aside from the interior beauty, people remember the Rialto for its unique and original

‘Typhoon’ circulating air system that was in the back of the theater. Later, a mammoth

“Buffalo” washed air system was installed complete with an ice making plan capable of producing 45 tons of ice each day. This system helped the theater interior maintain a 20

3 degree drop inside, regardless of the exterior temperature.

Hall Rialto Preservation Association

In 1991, the Hall Rialto Preservation Association (HRPA) was formed and became an

active 501C3 organization. The theater was purchased from the State Bank and Trust in

1986.

The HRPA has raised over $600,000 and is in the final phase of development in order

to reopen the Rialto Theater. Both private and public entities have contributed or

awarded the Rialto. These include H-E-B, Houston Endowment, and the Texas

Historical Commission, the City of Beeville, Coastal Bend Community Foundation, the

Dougherty Foundation, TX-Dot, State Bank and Trust, and many private donors.

Theater Season Performances

The Rialto will celebrate its 85th birthday in 2007. For example, during the 2006-7

season, the Rialto has included a performance of “The Messiah,” the Patsy Cline Band, a Valentine play and a unique Children’s Theater and Workshop.

Unique Features/Place in Texas History

As stated earlier, the Rialto also was the home of the first radio station in greater

South Texas. It also has he first auditory seats for the hearing impaired as well as the

Typhoon cooling system. Because of these features an the original design by John

Eberson, the Rialto Theater is one of the eight (8) Texas theaters to be nominated for the National Register of Historic Places.

Works Cited

Ezell, Camp. Historical Story of Bee County, Texas. Beeville: Beeville Publishing

Company, 1973.

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“Opening of Rialto Theater, “ Beeville Bee Picayune. Headline Story, p. 1 and C-2,

August 17, 1922.

Oral Interviews

Interviews with Henry Hall, Jr., 1997-2004.

Interviews with Louise Welder Hall, 1997-2006.

Interview with Barry Moore, Architect. Gensler Architects, Houston, Texas, 2000-2006.

Interview with Frances Stephenson, daughter of W.C. Stephenson, 1999.

Works Uncited

Bauer, Grace. “Bee County” New Handbook of Texas. (Austin: Texas Historical

Association, 1995) Vol. 1 pp. 459-461.

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______(Lilian Grace Schoppe). “The History of Bee County, Texas.” M.A. Thesis,

University of Texas, 1939.

______Bee County Centennial 1858-1958. Beeville: Beeville Publishing Company.

1958.

Eberson, John. “Palaces of Dreams: the Movie Theaters of John Eberson, Architect,

Working Drawings and Photographs. San Antonio Exhibition Catalog, 1989.

Moser, Margaret Lyne. The Biography of a Particular Place. Beeville: Bee Publishing

Company, Inc., 2001.

______Companion Reader: The Biography of a Particular Place. Volume 2, Beeville:

Bee Publishing Co., Inc. 2001.

Roundtree, Joseph Gustav. History of Bee County. Beeville. Private Manuscript. 1960.

Stein, Elliott. “Acres of Seats in a Garden of Dreams. Film Comment. 32:31

March 15, 1979.

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The Rialto Theater is one of the eight Texas theaters on the National Register of Historic places. It was originally constructed in 1922 as the flagship theater of the Hall Family, which included 22 theaters.

El Teatro de Rialto es uno de los ocho teatros de Tejas en el Registro Nacional de lugares Históricos. Se construyó originalmente en 1922 como el teatro de buque insignia de la Familia del Vestíbulo, que incluyó 22 teatros.

The original structure was designed by Beeville architect, William C. Stephenson. A fire gutted the interior of the theater in 1935 and it was redesigned by John Eberson, the well-known designer of atmospheric theaters, such as the Majestic Theater in Austin, Dallas, San Antonio and Houston.

La estructura original fue diseñada por arquitecto de Beeville, William C. Stephenson. Un fuego destripó el interior del teatro en 1935 y fue vuelta a diseñar por John Eberson, el diseñador muy conocido de teatros atmosféricos, tal como el Teatro Majestuoso en Austin, Dallas, San Antonio y Houston.

After the renovations in 1935, the theater operated until 1986. It boasts a large theater space with seating capacity of 542 seats (100 will be used in the balcony). The lobby and downstairs are masterfully done in Art Deco and Craftsman styles. The Rialto Theater was recently written up in Schroeder’s book on Texas theaters. Architects recognize it nationally as a masterpiece of its time.

Después de las renovaciones en 1935, el teatro operó hasta 1986. Se jacta un espacio grande del teatro con los asientos la capacidad de 542 asientos (100 será usado en el balcón). El vestíbulo y abajo son hechos magistralmente en la Arte Deco y estilo Artesano. El Teatro de Rialto era recientemente aumento de valor en Schroeder’el libro de s en teatros de Tejas. Los arquitectos lo reconocen nacionalmente como una obra maestra de su tiempo.

The building is in physically good condition with much of the original painted decoration, tile work and some of the carpet is in evidence. This fortunate circumstance will enable renovation. Architect Barry Moore of Gensler, Inc. in Houston says, “The interiors of this National Register theater are some of the most important in Texas. The highly developed art deco painting, fabric and carvings desperately need a stabilized climatic environment to arrest deterioration.

El edificio está en la condición buena medicamento con mucha de la original pintó decoración, el trabajo de mosaico y parte del alfombra están en la evidencia. Esta circunstancia afortunada habilitará renovación. El arquitecto Barry Moore de Gensler, S.a. en Houston dice, “Los interiores de este teatro Nacional de Registro son parte del muy importante en Tejas. El pintar sumamente desarrollado de deco de arte, la tela y carvings necesitan desesperadamente un ambiente climático estabilizado para detener el empeoramiento

Patrons will have a chance to help revitalize downtown Beeville, help restore our past, contribute to the economic development in making the Rialto a huge part of the master plan, offering the facility to our city and large group of citizens as well as attract Winter Texans to this area.

Los patrocinadores tendrán una oportunidad de ayudar revitaliza el centro Beeville, la ayuda restaura nuestro pasado, contribuye al desarrollo económico a hacer el Rialto una parte inmensa del plan maestro, ofrecer la facilidad a nuestra ciudad y el grupo grande de ciudadanos así como también atrae Invierno Tejanos a esta área.

On October 18, 2002, the Rialto Theater will celebrate its 80th birthday. (1922-2002). En el 18 de octubre de 2002, el Teatro de Rialto celebrará sus cumpleaños 80th. (1922-2002).

Milestones in the History of The Rialto Theatre

Los mojones en la Historia de El Teatro de Rialto

March 2, 1922 Announcement of the purchase of a site and the beginning of construction of a $20,000 modern movie play house by Henry and J. S., Hall, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Hall, Sr.

El 2 de marzo de 1922 el Anuncio de la compra de un sitio y el comenzar de la construcción de una $20,000 casa moderna del juego de película por Henry and J. S., Hall, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Hall, Sr

August 19, 1922 Grand Opening Night featuring Douglas Fairbanks in "The Three Musketeers."

El 19 de agosto de 1922 representar Grande de Noche de Apertura Douglas Fairbanks en "Los Tres Mosqueteros."

1935 A fire begins in the basement when a workman using a torch to burn the paint off the air- conditioner starts a tremendous conflagration. The Rialto is gutted and forced to closed down for repairs. Click here for article

1935 UN fuego comienza en el sótano cuando un obrero que usa una antorcha a quemar la pintura lejos el acondicionador de aire comienza una conflagración tremenda. El Rialto se destripa y es forzado a clausuró para reparaciones.

March 6, 1936 The newly remodeled Rialto is reopened, with Fred MacMurray and Sylvia Sidney in "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine," in three-dimension Technicolor.

El chasquido aquí para artículo el 6 de marzo de 1936 El Rialto nuevamente modelado de nuevo es vuelto a abrir, con MacMurray Libertado y Sylvia Sidney en "El Rastro del Pino Solitario," en el

September, 1967 Rialto basement flooded in aftermath of heavy rains triggered by Hurricane Beulah. The water is pumped out, and the theatre does not have to suspend operations.

Tecnicolor de tres dimensiones. septiembre, 1967 sótano de Rialto inundado en repercusiones de aguaceros recio provocado por Huracán Beulah. El agua se bombea fuera, y el teatro no tiene que suspender las operaciones.

August 19, 1972 Rialto Theatre celebrates golden anniversary.

El 19 de agosto de 1972 el Teatro de Rialto celebra el aniversario dorado.

September 10, 1990 Hall-Rialto Preservation Association started. More information.