Riverview Theater, Art deco movie theater in South Minneapolis, United States
Riverview Theater is a movie theater in South Minneapolis, built in the late 1940s and still in operation today. The interior features curved walls and metallic accents from its original construction, giving the building a look that feels different from modern cinema spaces.
The theater was designed in 1948 by Liebenberg and Kaplan, a Minneapolis firm known for its mid-century approach to public buildings. It has remained largely unchanged since it opened, while many similar venues from that period have since been demolished or converted.
The Riverview Theater programs a mix of new releases and older films, which sets it apart from typical multiplex venues. Locals treat it as a neighborhood fixture, returning regularly for the kind of film program that is hard to find elsewhere in South Minneapolis.
The theater accepts cash and has an ATM on-site, so it is worth knowing before you arrive. The building is easy to spot from the street, and entry is straightforward for first-time visitors.
The theater sells freshly made popcorn with real butter, and you can buy it without purchasing a ticket for a film. Many people from the neighborhood stop by specifically for the popcorn and take it home.
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