Historical information
Rialto Theatre, 218 High Street, Kew, opened 31 August 1921, architects Purchas & Teague. Built in 1921 along High Street near Kew Junction, it was Kew’s picture theatre and a community venue, used during the Second World War for rallies and Anzac gatherings.
Physical description
Colourised photograph, soldiers in khaki and slouch hats marching in formation on wet High Street, Kew, brass band and crowd on footpath. Facade of Rialto Theatre at right, with Australian flags draped over verandah, tram tracks in road, cars parked at left.
