The theater complex had its early beginnings in a brick
building known as
Teatro La Paz (Peace Theater). The theater, built in 1912 by
Juan Bautista Barbera a native of Spain who came to the
United States in 1905. Barbera brought films, lecturers, actors
and musicians to this theater.
In 1945 Enrique Flores who changed the name to Rio Theater
purchased the property and business. The theater has long
reflected the bicultural character of the community.
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