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The Rialto Theatre is a historic building located in Tampa, Florida. It sits on Franklin Street, an area known for its interesting past. This part of Franklin Street was even nicknamed the "Yellow Brick Row" in January 2015 during a special event called the Better Block Project.

The theatre is part of the Upper North Franklin Street Commercial District. This district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Being on this list means the place is important to the history of the United States. The person who designed the building was an architect named P.J. Kennard. His father, Francis J. Kennard, was also a well-known architect in Tampa.

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