Paul Latino – RPL's Local History

The Columbia Theater, 1007 (formerly 1007-1009) S. Main Street., built by Joseph Sarno; also Blackhawk Elks Club Lodge and Texas Lounge

September 9, 2021September 11, 2021Jean

Sources: Rockford Republic, November 6, 1920, Sanborn map, v.1, 1928, photo by Jean Lythgoe September 3, 2021

A Capitol Idea–the Capitol Theatre

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020Jean

Source: Pappagallo, Spring 2019

“$50,000 Plant to be Built on South Main St.” – 1927

March 16, 2016Jan

Source: Rockford Daily Republic July 21, 1927

Rialto Theater

June 18, 2014Jan

Photo source: Rockford Republic newspaper January 3, 1928

Rialto Theater, 1104 So. Main, Paul Latino, mgr. Source: 1930 McCoy’s Rockford City Directory