Built in 1922, the Rialto Theater has gone through various stages of growth. Appearances were made at the theater by several famous visitors including John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, Kathy Crosby, Richard Widmark, Gayle Storm, and Joan Caufield (historical events).
The theater was redesigned in 1935 and is currently under renovation. In 1991, the Hall-Rialto Theater Preservation Association has purchased the building and adjacent annex. Additional funds have been used to stabilize the structure and renovate the Eberson interior.

We are now in a race against time to secure the remaining funds to install updated electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems in order to halt the humidity building that is threatening to permanently destroy the Rialto interior.

Please contact us if you would like to help at 361 359 3859.

The Rialto is listed among the League of Historic American Theaters.

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Press Release for 2008