This theater is located at 4380 Elston Avenue Chicago. It opened in March 31, 2023. The architect was Edward G. McClellan.   The builder was Howell Knox. The building style is classical..  There is a single screen.  The capacity was 1302 seats. The theater closed in December,1949s

     There are a series of large arched window bays along upper levels. The facade was constructed using traditional Chicago common brick accented by bonding patterns.

     During theater operation (1923 to 1949), there was a central illuminated marquee above the main entrance on Elston Avenue.

Rivoli Theatre Chicago

       After the theater closed ,the building was repurposed as the Rivioli Ballroom in 1950. The Rivoli Ballroom transformation was part of a broader  trend in the mid 20th century Chicago where former theaters were repurposed for social and entertainment events.    During the 1950’s to 1960’s the building operated as the Rivoli Ballroom and later Antoines’s Ballroom and Banquets.  Follow its use as a banquet hall, it was used as a warehouse/storage facility.  This occurred until the 1980’s.

Rivoli Theater Chicago