This ORPHEUM THEATER was built in 1907 by Keith/Albee Theaters to showcase Orpheum Circuit Vaudeville. In 1917 the West Third Street Orpheum was given a new look and new name (RIALTO) a few weeks before Keith/Albee opened their new Orphuem Theater on East Fourth Street.
After WWII Boller Brothers Architectural Firm created an attractive ‘40s Contemporary Moderne facelift for Rialto.
After operating for several years as a second run movie house the Railto Theater was razed in 1972.
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While it is true that Tulsa’s Circle Cinema was sparse in decoration, to say it had none is an overstatement. Thick carpeting and festve stage drapery aided in brightening the auditorium decor, while attractive lighting sconces lined sidewalls throughout the interior. Indeed the interior did posses an Egyptian aire.
Yes! Judging from the address and operation dates, I also think that the Eastside Theater probably was one of three theater buildings that were on the old OKC Fair Grounds. Dates for the Eastside have been reported from (aprox) 1903 to mid-1950s, but those years would also include fair ground years.
Vintage images of the Grand Opera House…
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Vintage image of Rialto Theater before Boller Bros renovation…
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This ORPHEUM THEATER was built in 1907 by Keith/Albee Theaters to showcase Orpheum Circuit Vaudeville. In 1917 the West Third Street Orpheum was given a new look and new name (RIALTO) a few weeks before Keith/Albee opened their new Orphuem Theater on East Fourth Street.
After WWII Boller Brothers Architectural Firm created an attractive ‘40s Contemporary Moderne facelift for Rialto.
After operating for several years as a second run movie house the Railto Theater was razed in 1972.
Boller Bros Architectural Remodel Rendering- – -
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1922 color postcard views;
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While it is true that Tulsa’s Circle Cinema was sparse in decoration, to say it had none is an overstatement. Thick carpeting and festve stage drapery aided in brightening the auditorium decor, while attractive lighting sconces lined sidewalls throughout the interior. Indeed the interior did posses an Egyptian aire.
Both the exterior and interior of the Tulsa Theater was International in styling. Color scheme was white trimmed in striking scarlet.
Chicago Architect John Eberson designed the 1917 (new) Orpheum Theater in an ornate (NON-atmospheric)Italian Renaissance style.
Yes! Judging from the address and operation dates, I also think that the Eastside Theater probably was one of three theater buildings that were on the old OKC Fair Grounds. Dates for the Eastside have been reported from (aprox) 1903 to mid-1950s, but those years would also include fair ground years.
I’m certain this theater’s original named was BOWMAN TWIN CINEMAS, not Boman.
For detailed information on Tulsa theatre architects (and others) look into this interesting site;
www.tulsaarchitecture.com/architects.htm