Since its last presentation ( around 1990) this building was seeking for a main use. Former owner had tried to turn it into a bar without success. The building inspired by neo-baroque buildings had 1370 seats. Rialto is now a show place again.
The interior is the work of artist Emmanuel Briffa worked in sixty theatres in the style Louis XIV across the country. (2008) Rialto Theater is now used by two restaurants.
This building was classified historic monument on 7 May 1995 by the Ministry of Culture and Communications.
L'Avenue du Parc et son histoire
Yves Desjardins, 2023
Montreal Movie Palaces
Dane Lanken, 1993
Architecture de Montréal, guide des styles et bâtiment
François Rmillard et Brain Merrett, 1990
L'Architecture de Montréal
Pierre-Richard Bisson, 1990
Répertoire d'architecture traditionnelle: Les Magasins Les Cinémas , 1985
This building won following awards
1998 - Sauvons Montréal - "Lemon" Prize
Architectural elements
Capital
Architectural elements
Balustrade
Architectural elements
Oeil-de-boeuf
Architecture - public building
Building achieved the same year (1923)
DowntownSaint-Henri / Petite-BourgogneWestmountLachineOld MontrealVerdunMount-RoyalLa Petite-PatrieMercierCôte-St-Paul / Ville-ÉmardOutremontPlateau Mont-RoyalHochelaga-Maisonneuve Historical Milestones about Montreal, What did append the same year (1923) See History of Montreal Section
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