Mission in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Río Theatre

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1. Río Theatre Marker

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First known as Teatro La Paz (Peace Theatre), this cultural arts center was built about 1912 by Juan Bautista Barberá, a native of Spain who came to the United States in 1905. A bricklayer by profession, Barberá brought films, lecturers, actors, and musicians to his theatre. Enrique Flores bought the property and business in 1945 and changed its name to the Río Theatre. The vernacular commercial structure continues to be a center for cultural events in Mission.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982

Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4272.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Hispanic Americans • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 26° 12.657′ N, 98° 19.516′ W. Marker is in Mission, Texas, in Hidalgo County. Marker is on South Doherty Avenue south of East 6th Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 516 S Doherty Ave, Mission TX 78572, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured

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2. Río Theatre Marker

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as the crow flies. Shary Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Southern Pacific Depot (approx. 5.3 miles away); Sacred Heart Catholic Church (approx. 5.6 miles away); M & J Nelson Building (approx. 5.6 miles away); M. & J. Nelson Building (approx. 5.6 miles away); McAllen Post Office (approx. 5.7 miles away); McAllen Lodge No. 1111 A.F. & A.M. (approx. 5.9 miles away); Lamar Junior High School (approx. 6 miles away).

Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 38 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.