Rio Theatre

515 E. Pike Avenue,
Columbus, MT 59019

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MichaelKilgore
MichaelKilgore on January 26, 2026 at 2:16 pm

Boxoffice, Feb. 10, 1958: “COLUMBUS, MONT - Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Romans of this community have taken over operation of the Rio Theatre here from Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Moss of Billings.”

Trolleyguy
Trolleyguy on November 2, 2025 at 2:10 pm

Currently housing an eclectic bookstore called Down Home on the Yellowstone.“ Marquee and blade sign are still in place.

50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on November 2, 2025 at 1:41 pm

The Rio Theatre opened during the early-1930s although I cannot find its opening date at all. It was closed in 1959.

Trolleyguy
Trolleyguy on May 5, 2021 at 8:01 am

Google Streetview of 2013 shows the facade of the former theatre still sporting the marquee and blade sign.

Don Lewis
Don Lewis on March 17, 2013 at 5:36 pm

From the 1950s a photo postcard view of Pike Street along with the Rio in Columbus.