In this photo we see two Rialto Theatre signs which are barely visible in photo on the right side, just past the Granada Theatre sign. The Rialto is located on the Westside of Baker Street, East Bakersfield. This photo is looking South from Lake Street.The Rialto Theatre opened on December 11, 1917. In 1945 it went over to screening Spanish language films. A fire in the projection booth closed the theatre on September 4, 1950. The former Rialto Theatre is now used for retail.2003 photos from the Paul Linfesty collection – the building used to be the old Rialto Theatre. Originally a cigar store, it’s now the 98 cent store. The front entrance would have been the main lobby.2003 photos from the Paul Linfesty collection – the building used to be the old Rialto Theatre. Here we see Beverly’s in the back.2003 photos from the Paul Linfesty collection – the building used to be the old Rialto Theatre. Originally a cigar store, it’s now the 98 cent store. The front entrance would have been the main lobby.2003 photos from the Paul Linfesty collection – the building used to be the old Rialto Theatre. Here we see Beverly’s in the back.
