Rialto Theatre (Montreal)
| Rialto Theatre | |
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French: Théâtre Rialto | |
 The Rialto Theatre | |
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| General information | |
| Location | 5723, avenue du Parc Montreal, Quebec, Canada H2V 4G9 |
| Construction started | 1923 |
| Completed | 1924 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Joseph-Raoul Gariépy |
| Other information | |
| Seating capacity | 1,165 |
| Official name | Rialto Theatre National Historic Site of Canada |
| Designated | 1993 |
| Type | Historic monument |
| Designated | 1988 (municipal), 1990 (provincial) |
The Rialto Theatre (French: Théâtre Rialto) is a former movie palace located on Park Avenue in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is designated as a National Historic Site of Canada.[1]
Built in 1923-1924 and designed by Montreal architect Joseph-Raoul Gariépy, who specialized in theatre and hospital projects, the Rialto was inspired by the Napoleon III style Paris Opera House. The interior was designed by Emmanuel Briffa, designer of over sixty Canadian movie houses, in the Louis XVI style. The Rialto operated as a cinema until the 1990s.[2]
The Rialto Theatre has undergone many changes since 2000. All of the theatre seats were removed and attempts were even made to convert it into a steakhouse.[3] After nearly thirty years of ownership, owner Elias Kalogeras was finally able to sell it in March 2010 to Le Groupe Merveilles Inc. and its owners Ezio Carosielli and Luisa Sassano. Since then, they have acted on their intention to protect the theatre and restore its unique architecture.[4][5]
References[edit]
- ^ Rialto Theatre National Historic Site of Canada, Parks Canada
- ^ Le Théâtre Rialto, Centre d'histoire de Montréal (in French)
- ^ Elkouri, Rima (August 9, 2005). "Patrimoine sur le gril". La Presse (in French). Montreal. p. A5.
- ^ Elkouri, Rima (April 28, 2010). "Des lumières sur la marquise". Cyberpresse.
- ^ Bruemmer, Rene (December 15, 2007). "Rialto owner desperate to sell". Montreal Gazette.
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- National Historic Sites in Quebec
- Theatres completed in 1924
- Theatres in Montreal
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