Rivoli Theatre

225 Broad Street,
Rome, GA 30161

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Chuck1231
Chuck1231 on March 23, 2010 at 12:07 am

J. Tanner, thanks for the correction, the article I read, “After a glowing new front Facade and an new organ the Rivoli is ready for busioness”.

1234
1234 on March 22, 2010 at 2:55 pm

Actualy the Rivoli opened as the Elite Theatre on Nov, 9,1911.
In 1925 the Elite was completely remodeled and re-opened as the Rivoli on Oct. 5, 1925. In July of 1928 the Kilgen organ was installed and a new facade and marquee where placed on the front of the building. The Rivoli closed in 1955 and became a shoe store, it has been several retail establishments over the years and is currently a pet store. The upper portions of the 1928 facade are still there.
The Reproduco was installed in the 1925 re-model.

Chuck1231
Chuck1231 on March 9, 2010 at 11:50 pm

The Rivoli Theatre opened in 1928 not 1936.

1234
1234 on November 1, 2009 at 2:41 pm

Just finished an article on the Rivoli published in the Atlanta Chapter ATOS November 2009 newsletter. Go to their website and go to that newsletter.

AndrewBarrett
AndrewBarrett on February 20, 2008 at 2:00 am

According to Bowers' “Encyclopedia” page 551, the Rivoli had a Reproduco organ made by the Operators Piano Co. at one time.

lostmemory
lostmemory on September 17, 2007 at 7:03 am

A Kilgen theater organ opus 4184 size 2/5 was installed in the Rivoli Theater in 1928. Note: Style U012 with double roll player. $5,202.50.

JackCoursey
JackCoursey on January 7, 2007 at 3:27 pm

Here is a resent photo of the former Rivoli.