Rialto Theatre 1023 Fair Oaks Avenue, South Pasadena, CA
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Rialto Theatre 1023 Fair Oaks Avenue, South Pasadena, CA
Photo by J. T. Burke 12/12/2007
Located near Mission Street, which has coffee houses, antique stores and restaurants, the Rialto Theatre has long been the heart of South Pasadena. Like all old theatres, this one now needs new seats and carpet, revamped heating and air conditioning, and repainting to its original paint scheme. In “Sunset Boulevard”, former silent movie star Norma Desmond, played by Gloria Swanson, could not resurrect her career, but this silent era gem can be refurbished and reopened like so many historic theatres that have been restored and reopened nationwide. For the Rialto Theatre to be demolished would be a heartbreaking loss for South Pasadena and for the Los Angeles region. Whether for movies, live events or both, the community must rally to save the theatre yet again.
In January 2016, the Los Angeles Times reported that the Rialto Theatre was purchased by well-known LA developer Izek Shamof who hopes to reopen the Rialto Theatre as an entertainment venue, perhaps including a bar and showing classic movies. In April 2017 it was announced that Mosaic Church on Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, signed a lease on the building - Notes by Howard B. Haas
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