Rivoli Theatre

La Crosse, WI

117 N. 4th St

, La Crosse, WI 54601 United States

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608.784.7761

Status:	Open
Screens:	Twin
Style:	Atmospheric, Spanish Renaissance

Function:	Movies (Second Run)
Seats:	1025
Chain:	Independent

Architect:	Bernard Dockendorff, A.E. Parkinson
Firm:	Unknown

Built in 1920 as a vaudeville theatre, the Rivoli Theatre was designed by architects Bernard Dockendorff and A.E. Parkinson in a Spanish style in an 'Atmospheric' garden setting.

Now somewhat run-down, the Rivoli still operates as a movie theater. Thanksfully, its original interior architecture is still present and in good condition.

The Rivoli's second screen is located in a former lounge.

Locals know the theater as being a great place to grab a movie, pizza, and a beverage.

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The Rivoli Theatre (Official)

Contributed by Doug Holtz

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The Rivoli openly supports Democratic political candiates, and evenly is tacky enough to hang their political signage in the front lobby.
Republicans might want to choose another theater.
Why a business would want to alienate 40% of the voter pool in an effort to influence the undeiced/independent 20% is beyond me. Speaks heavily on the attitude of the management, and their negligent upkeeping that is leading the theater into a slow deteriating demise.

posted by happytheatergoer on Sep 4, 2004 at 8:55am

Indeed, the political signage amounted to one sign in the former ticket booth, not exactly offensive as might have been inferred from the previous comment. Anyway, the upkeep does need to be improved and the restrooms are in dire need of repair and renovation. With some care and renovation, this theater could become the Spanish palace it originally was.

posted by Doug Holtz on Nov 5, 2004 at 5:23pm

Doug Holtz,
Do you live in Lacrosse? We are trying to find some history and possible old pictures of the Rivoli. Any ideas on sources in Lacrosse to check?

Thanks, Parker
dennpparkk@aol.com

posted by Parker on Feb 21, 2005 at 9:10am

This is a recent photo of the Rivoli Theater.

posted by Lost Memory on Aug 8, 2006 at 1:05pm

Here is a recent night view of the Rivoli Theater.

posted by Lost Memory on Oct 3, 2006 at 3:42pm

There is a listing for the Rivoli in this 1922 issue of the La Crosse Tribune:
http://tinyurl.com/yg9auu

posted by ken mc on Oct 23, 2006 at 1:56pm

This is a close-up view of the Rivoli Theater.

posted by Lost Memory on Jun 25, 2007 at 10:14am

Here is a recent photo of the Rivoli Theater.

posted by Lost Memory on Nov 1, 2007 at 7:42am

This is a postcard view circa 1920.

posted by Lost Memory on Nov 2, 2007 at 5:08pm

A nice close-up photo is here

posted by Lost Memory on Apr 7, 2009 at 8:20pm

1981 Photo

1981 Photo

1986 Photo

posted by Lost Memory on May 2, 2009 at 3:19pm

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