Rialto Theatre
Refugio,
TX
78377
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A well balanced Spanish Gothic motif complimented the Rialto’s massive facade. An unusual projection booth arrangement caused a “split” balcony effect.
Refugio had another theatre named the Rig. If you know anything about these two theatres please jot it down here.
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Jeff Chapman
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Antique interior/exterior images of these theatres can be seen by typing word “theatre”,
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1984 Photo
This is a 2008 photo of the Rialto.
Does anyone have information about Refugio’s “Rancho Drive-in”? I have interviewed the locals and I have a general idea of the location, without any historical imagery or top maps to verify exactly.
I do know that Video Independent Theaters operated it, at least at one point. Also……
Aug 15, 1953 Billboard Magazine…..“As part of the third anniversary celebration of the Rancho Drive-in, Refugio, Tex., Marvin Gollehon, manager, admitted each car, regardless of how many there were in it, at the special price of 50 cents….”