Rialto Theater Demolition from Alley - Butte, Montana

The Rialto Theater was demolished so that the First Metals Bank and Trust Co. could “invest in Buttes Future” to the tune of $1.5 million by building a “modern” new branch right across the street from its original location. The Rialto was demolished in 1965, the new bank branch opened in 1968, and now it’s home to US Bank. This image was taken from the alley behind US Bank.

Original artwork © Lisa Wareham Photography. Historic image © BSB Archives.