Rialto Theater Building (Fullerton, California)

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Rialto Theater Building
219 N Harbor Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92832

The Rialto Theatre was built in 1905.
This striking two-story commercial structure was originally one of the usual types of brick business buildings constructed in early Fullerton.
When it was transformed from the Rialto Theatre to the First National Trust Bank in 1930, the façade was redesigned by the firm of Walker and Eisen and has remained unaltered since then.

The exterior treatment exemplifies the Zigzag Moderne style with the use of bold linear forms and recessed openings for relief. The current paint scheme enhances
the building’s exterior detailing and the wrap-around awning provides an excellent complimentary feature.

Shallow buttresses have emphasized the northern and southern sides of the façade.
Of special interest are the applied grooves and flame patterns, which add to the novelty of this fine structure.