Rubidoux Theatre
3827 Main Street,
Riverside,
CA
92501
3827 Main Street,
Riverside,
CA
92501
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Previously operated by: Fox West Coast Theatres
Previous Names: Grand Theatre, New Rubidoux Egyptian Theatre
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The Grand Theatre was opened on May 16, 1913 with William E. Shay in “The Bishop’s Candlesticks” at 827 Main Street. On October 18, 1922 it was renamed New Rubidoux Egyptian Theatre. It was remodeled on August 17, 1925. In the 1930 directory, due to a street numbering change, it was listed at 3827 Main Street.
According to information found at the Riverside public library the Rubidoux Theatre was Roy Hunt’s second theatre in the city, the other theatre being the Regent Theatre, which was located across the street. Hunt is noted for partnering with West Coast Theatres for the construction of the Fox Theatre, which opened in 1929.
The Rubidoux Theatre, said to be the first Riverside theatre equipped for sound, was listed in the Film Daily Yearbook of 1934-35 with 420 seats and operated by Fox. The Rubidoux Theatre closed in 1938 when Hunt opened the De Anza Theatre.
Today the site is occupied by an office building.
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Ron Pierce
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Thanks for picture Ron.
Reopened as Rubidoux on October 18th, 1922 and remodeled on August 17th, 1925. Ads posted.
From the Riverside Enterprise: Opened as the Grand Theatre on May 16, 1913, with “The Bishop’s Candlesticks”.