Rialto Theatre
126 W. Randolph Avenue,
Enid,
OK
73701
126 W. Randolph Avenue,
Enid,
OK
73701
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The 500-seat Rialto Theatre opened on May 1, 1919 with Fannie Ward in “Common Clay”. It was closed on March 30, 1929 with Tom Mix in “The Drifter”.
It was converted into a C.R. Anthony Company department store.
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I have visited Enid and don’t recall seeing a theatre, but I didn’t have the theatre “bug” then.
I would love to see a photo of this theatre by someone/anyone since longtime dedicated CT member, Lost Memory isn’t around to provide it. Thanks.
Perhaps the Rialto Theatre was known under another name, as there is no mention of it on the Oklahoma Historical link. In search all words field type in either “enid theater” or “enid theatre”,
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The Rialto was located at 126 W. Randolph on the north side of the square in downtown Enid. It is listed in the 1926/27 Enid City Directory. It was a one-screen theatre. The front of the building today has been completely covered with a facade.
The photo shows an open piece of land with no building so has it been demolished? Mike’s comment reads “the front of the building today has been completely covered with a facade.”
No, the photo showing the vacant lot is the one resulting from when this theater was originally added to this site. The building where the Rialto was located is still standing and is occupied by a business called C.M. Miller Gallery of Gifts. I’ll be visiting with them this week to see if they know any of the history of the building. I also have a picture of the Rialto from its early days and will try to get permission to post it here.
Mike: Thanks…looking forward to seeing an early photo. Many times the current business still has artifacts from when it was a theatre such as the projection room “windows” and slanted floor, etc. Have friends in Enid (Sue and Ken Reeves).
1926 photo added, photo credit Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, csrhc.org
The Rialto Theatre opened its doors on May 1, 1919 with Fannie Ward in “Common Clay” along with pre-show music by a five-piece orchestra. Otherwise it was unknown if any extras were added. It was first managed by C.F. McQuilken and A.C. Moyer.
The Rialto closed for the final time on March 30, 1929 with Tom Mix in “The Drifter” along with an unnamed comedy following a transition after the Griffith Amusement Company took over operations of the nearby Mecca Theatre. The Rialto was forced to close and the former Rialto was converted into a C.R. Anthony Co. department store.
Grand opening ad posted.