Tivoli Theatre

The Tivoli sits in one of the lowest parts of New Orleans. During the flood that followed the hurricane it stood in about 8 feet of water. The building partially lost it roof during the storm. The interior, which was completely renovated in 1970 for the use as a funeral home, was completed destroyed by the flooding and rain. The only remains of the original theatre was some of the second floor balcony areas, which were not used by the public.
The Funeral Home is planning renovations within the shell of the building. The front exterior is to be preserved except the front porch wall, which was built in 1970, to replace the demolished front porch wall.
If anyone has any pictures or drawings of the theatre prior to 1970 please contact me.

The architect for the Tivoli Theatre was Emile Weil who
was also the architect for the Saenger Theatre, New Orleans.
The Tivoli( Rhodes Funeral Home ) as of June 2008 is still unrestored from hurricane Katrina

There’s a very large open space in the front, and it appears that whatever was inside has been removed. Quite an interesting looking building.

Announcing a book about New Orleans Movie Theaters

THEREâ€\S ONE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
The History of the Neighborhood Theaters in New Orleans
is being written by 89-year-old Rene Brunet, the dean of the motion picture industry in Louisiana, and New Orleans historian and preservationist Jack Stewart. The 160-page,coffee table book will be released in November and is being published by Arthur Hardy Enterprises, Inc. Attention will be focused on 50 major neighborhood and downtown theaters, culled from a list of nearly 250 that have dotted the cityâ€\s landscape since the first “nickelodeon” opened in 1896 at 626 Canal Street. The book will be divided by neighborhoods and will open with a map and a narrative about each area. Each major theater will feature “then and now” photographs, historic information, and a short series of quotes from famous New Orleanians and from regular citizens who will share their recollections.
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED
We are trying to acquire memorabilia and additional photos of this theater for this publication. (deadline July 1.) You will be credited in the book and receive a free autographed copy if we publish the picture that you supply. Please contact Arthur Hardy at or call 504-913-1563 if you can help.

My Aunt and Cousin resided at 1723 South Rendon Street. When I was in my early teens I stayed for a couple of months during my vacation from school. My cousin and I went to several movies at the Tivoli. Nearby was a McKinzey Bakery and Bell Supermarket. This really brought back memories of my childhood.