Rialto Theatre
100 East Second Street,
Casper,
WY
82601
100 East Second Street,
Casper,
WY
82601
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Like tag on the marquee"see a movie Tonight" don’t recall seeing such a thing on a marquee.Over powers “NETWORK"which should never happen on a marquee.
Photos of the Rialto taken in 2010 Here, Here and Here.
Another 2006 photo of the Rialto Theatre.
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Singular, Movie Palace, Inc.
This is actually owned by Movie Palaces Inc. or at least that is name listed at the bottom of their website.
The New Lyric was built in 1921 and for some reason it was remodeled in 1922. The 1922 architects were William Dubois and Leon Goodrich. National Register of Historic Places registration form
Here is a 2006 photo of the Rialto at night.
This is a nice recent photo of the Rialto.
1977 Photo
The Rialto in 1994:
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1984 photo of the Rialto Theatre.
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Commonwealth leased the Rialto and the America in the 70’s and possibly further back than that.
I worked part time at the Rialto as a manager for many years. It’s a great treasure. I’m glad it’s still around.
Added to the National Register of Historical Places in 1993
Rialto Theater (added 1993 – Building – #93000037)
Also known as New Lyric Theater
102 E. Second St., Casper
Historic Significance: Event
Area of Significance: Entertainment/Recreation
Period of Significance: 1900-1924, 1925-1949
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Theater
Current Function: Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function: Museum
Can’t tell you much about the history of this theater located at 2nd and Center other than the fact that Commonwealth Theaters leased the theater in 80s. In the late 80s it was sold and then remodeled. I remember standing in line several times to watch a double feature for just $1.50. Also remember, as many did waiting to see movies there for a cheap price, as they had play at the theater in Eastridge Mall or Beverly Plaza before moving to the America or Rialto downtown. The first of many double futures watched was BIG and something with John Candy I think. Last year the theater was remodeled once again. The movie screen size was reduced during this remodel.
According to this website, the Rialto theater opened in 1921 as the New Lyric theater.
The Rialto Theatre opened in 1925. It was operated by Gibralter Entertainment from 1961 thru 1966 when management changed to Commonwealth Theatres in 1964 thru 1985.
Color photo of the Rialto Theatre.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/btmeacham/38287385/
The Rialto Theatre seated 753 people.