The Historic Rialto Theatre Tucson Arizona

You simply can't do Tucson travel without checking out the historic Rialto Theater in Tucson, Arizona. This is a performance theatre and a concert venue, located in downtown Tucson. In 2003, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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What's the information regarding the historic Rialto Theater in Tucson, Arizona?

- It was first conceived of in the early to mid 1910's, and was built jointly by William Curlett and Son, along with Hotel Congress, which was right across the street.

- It was one of the first movie theaters in Tucson, and played primarily silent films.

- It also hosted Vaudeville shows, which was another hugely popular form of entertainment.

- It also functioned as a pornographic movie theater for a brief time.

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Why should you go see it?

It's a place of history, you definitely need to check it out. Today it still has much of the original interiors - the original historic interior with the distinct art deco motif. But it also has air-conditioners.

It holds music concerts from all genres, plus other shows and events - dance, performances, and other film screenings. It once owned a Kilgen pipe organ - which is one of the most expensive and glamorous pipe organs to ever have been made.

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