About this property
The Rialto Theater is a historic movie theater at Race and Spring Streets in central Searcy, Arkansas. Built in the 1920s and renovated in 1940, it is one of the few buildings in all of White County to exhibit Art Deco styling (a result of the 1940 alterations), and the only theater with that styling. Its neon marquee is also the most elaborate known in the county.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 91001231. It was listed on September 12, 1991.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Rialto Theater listed on the National Register?
Rialto Theater was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 12, 1991.
What type of historic resource is Rialto Theater?
Rialto Theater is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Rialto Theater?
The period of significance for Rialto Theater is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1940.
Can I research the history near Rialto Theater?
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