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Overland Theater

Built in 1946 (modern architecture). Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

From the record

“The Rio Theatre is a historic single-screen movie theater in Overland Park, Kansas. It opened on December 25, 1946, to replace two earlier local cinemas that had closed during the Great Depression.”

Wikipedia article Rio Theatre (Overland Park, Kansas), CC BY-SA 4.0.

One of 34 National Register listings published here for Johnson County · listed in 2005 · category: Building · built in 1946, modern architecture, by Boller Brothers.

Sources: the Wikipedia article · the National Register database, National Park Service · the Wikipedia article

The listing

  • What is counted as historic. The nomination lists 1 building as contributing to the listing.
  • Address. 7204 W. 80th St., Overland Park, 66204
  • When was it listed? February 2005
  • Category. building
  • Also known as. Theaters and Opera Houses of Kansas MPS
  • City. Overland Park city
  • When was it built? 1946
  • Architectural style. modern architecture
  • Architect. Boller Brothers
  • National Register reference number. 05000009 - assigned by the National Park Service when the property was listed.

Fires near this property

213 since 2003

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 213 fires within 5 miles of Overland Theater between 2003 and 2019, burning about 21 acres in total. 2 started naturally. 13 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Reported cause Fires
Missing data/not specified/undetermined112
Debris and open burning28
Smoking22
Equipment and vehicle use17
Arson/incendiarism13
Power generation/transmission/distribution7
Misuse of fire by a minor6
Fireworks4
Natural2
Recreation and ceremony2

The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
9 September 2018Arson/incendiarismunder an acreKansas Forest Service2520092
9 September 2017Smokingunder an acreJohnson County2520108
8 September 2017Smokingunder an acreJohnson County2510188
5 September 2017Debris and open burningunder an acreJohnson County2480067
4 September 2015Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreKansas Forest Service2470128
3 September 2018Arson/incendiarismunder an acreKansas Forest Service2460133
3 September 2007Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreJohnson Countynot named
29 September 2007Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreMissouri State Fire Marshal's Officenot named

Every fire recorded in Johnson County

Mines and quarries near this property

6 within 5 miles

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 6 workings within 5 miles of Overland Theater: 5 past producers, 1 producer. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Stone, Crushed/Broken. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Coyter Brothers QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Monahan MineStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
UnknownStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Unknown-LsStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Unknown-LsStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Unknown-LsStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer

Every working recorded in Johnson County

Storms near this property

60 of 84 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Overland Park, the town this property stands in, in 84 storm reports between 1993 and 2026: 42 hail, 25 thunderstorm wind, 12 flash flood, 3 flood. The reports record 3 deaths. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
October 1998Flash FloodOverland Park2 killed, $8,000,000no account filed
August 2003Flash FloodOverland Park1 killedFlooding on various creeks and roadways due to torrential rains. An 18 year old Johnson county male died swimming in a rain swollen Indian Creek. Indian Creek crested at 12.6 feet or 0.6 feet above flood stage.
June 2003HailOverland Park$200,000no account filed
August 2006LightningOverland Park$150,000Lightning hit a home and caused major damage from a fire that broke out.
June 1998Thunderstorm WindOverland Park$100,000Severe thunderstorm winds gusted to 75 MPH in Overland Park. Structural damage was reported at several homes and business along 119th street between Antioch Rd and Metcalf Rd. Large trees were blown onto the roofs of several houses and fallen trees temporarily blocked traffic along 119th St . The damaging winds also blew roof top air conditioners from their moorings at several businesses and threw them approximately 20 feet. A construction trailer was damaged by the winds and several street lights were and power lines were blown down in the 119th Street and Metcalf area.
June 1995Thunderstorm WindOverland Park$55,000Severe thunderstorms moved across Johnson County. A 70 mph wind gust was observed at the intersection of U.S. Route 169 and 199th Street, and a 65 mph wind gust occurred near Stanley. Gusts up to 60 mph were recorded at the New Century Airport in Olathe, at the intersection of Interstate 435 and Johnson Drive. Thunderstorm winds knocked down numerous trees and limbs in Gardner and Shawnee. In Overland Park, a tree fell on a house and car, and a 60-foot tree was knocked down at 92nd and Switzer. Several streets were completely blocked by downed trees and limbs. A two-foot diameter tree also fell onto a house in Merriam, and trees, limbs, and power lines were downed in Spring Hill.
May 2000HailOverland Park$50,000The same thunderstorm that produced large hail in Kansas City, KS continued south-southeast into Johnson County, tracking from Merriam across Overland Park, and into Leawood. Numerous reports of hail were received, with hail size ranging from pea size to ping-pong ball size. Large hail damaged numerous vehicles at a car dealership in Overland Park. Farther southeast, pea size hail fell continuously for several minutes, covering the ground and bringing Sunday afternoon traffic to a standstill on Interstate 435.
April 1994Thunderstorm WindOverland Park$50,000Thunderstorm winds blew the roof partially off an elementary school and downed several trees.
March 2006HailOverland Park$50,000no account filed
May 1993Thunderstorm WindOverland Park$500Large trees were blown down at 79th Street and Grant.
March 2026HailOverland Park-Quarter sized hail reported near 95th and Nall.
May 2025HailOverland Park-Quarter sized hail reported near downtown Overland Park.
May 2025Thunderstorm WindOverland Park-Downed trees and wires near Nall and 87th.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindOverland Park-Downed tree limbs and wires near Riley Street.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindOverland Park-Social media video of a tree down at a residence in Overland Park.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindOverland Park-Downed tree limbs near Foster Lane.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindOverland Park-Large tree uprooted near Lamar and 93rd Terrace.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindOverland Park-Multiple reports of downed trees and wires in Prairie Village.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindOverland Park-Downed tree and wires near 88th Street in Overland Park.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindOverland Park-Downed tree and wires near 96th Street in Overland Park.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindOverland Park-Large tree limbs down at a residence near 87th Terrace close to Lamar.
May 2024Tornado (EF1)Overland Park-Preliminary results of a NWS Damage Survey have confirmed an EF-1 Tornado occurred Sunday Night, May 19th, 2024 in northeastern Johnson County Kansas. Much of the path was EF-0 Damage, with a pocket of EF-1 Damage with max winds around 95 MPH. The tornado began near the western edge of Prairie Village Kansas, near 79th and Lamar Ave around 10:39 PM CDT. It continued northeast through Prairie Village toward Fairway KS and ending around 10:45 PM CDT on the western edge of Mission Hills.
July 2017Thunderstorm WindOverland Park-A tree was blown onto a house in Prairie Village after 70-80 mph winds came through the area.
May 2016Flash FloodOverland Park-High water was reported to the office via social media over 81st and Metcalf in Overland Park, Kansas.
May 2016Thunderstorm WindOverland Park-An 18 to 20 inch tree was down in Overland Park. This report was received via social media.
July 2016Thunderstorm WindOverland Park-Several small tree limbs were down in Overland Park.
July 2015Thunderstorm WindOverland Park-A 5 inch diameter tree limb was blown down.
April 2014HailOverland Park-It hailed for about 3 minutes with the largest size about the size of penny. Most of the hail was smaller than this.
June 2013FloodOverland Park-Heavy rains, caused street flooding with impassable conditions, at 75th Street and Metcalf Avenue.
June 2013Thunderstorm WindOverland Park-The ASOS at Johnson County Executive, measured a thunderstorm wind gust at 62 mph.
June 2013Thunderstorm WindOverland Park-The ASOS at Johnson County Executive Airport, measured a thunderstorm wind gust at 60 mph.
June 2007Flash FloodOverland Park-Heavy rains caused 175th and Nall Road, to be closed due to flooding. High water was also reported on Highway 56.
May 2007Flash FloodOverland Park-A water rescue was reported at 175th Street, between Nall and Mission Roads, due to high waters from the heavy rains.
July 2007Flash FloodOverland Park-Water rescue was done near 95th and Quivera.
July 2007Flash FloodOverland Park-Water was bumper high on Cody Street.
March 2004Flash FloodOverland Park-Heavy rains caused several roads to be closed.
June 2003Flash FloodOverland Park-3 inches of rain in less than a hour flooded streets and stopped traffic.
June 2001Flash FloodOverland Park-Heavy rains closed Antioch and 105th St with flooding.
June 2000Flash FloodOverland Park-Water flowing over the road was reported near 151st Street and Kenneth Road in Overland Park. Many other roads were impassable due to high water.
July 2000Thunderstorm WindOverland Park-An off duty NWS employee reported 6 inch diameter tree limbs down at 159th and Lamar.
August 2000Thunderstorm WindOverland Park-A ham radio antenna was blown over at Johnson County Community College.
August 2000Thunderstorm WindOverland Park-Several tree limbs 4 to 6 inches in diameter were downed.
July 1998FloodOverland Park-Heavy rains resulted in flooding of numerous streets and roadways across Overland Park. Roe and Metcalf avenues were closed as a result of the high water.
April 1995HailOverland Park-Heavy rains flooded streets in the Shawnee and Merriam areas, including Shawnee Mission Parkway, and Roe Avenue. Water was one to two feet deep over the roadway and many cars were stalled.
April 1995HailOverland Park-Heavy rains flooded streets in the Shawnee and Merriam areas, including Shawnee Mission Parkway, and Roe Avenue. Water was one to two feet deep over the roadway and many cars were stalled.
June 2021HailOverland Park-no account filed
September 2019HailOverland Park-no account filed
April 2016HailOverland Park-no account filed
July 2015HailOverland Park-no account filed
February 2007HailOverland Park-no account filed
February 2007HailOverland Park-no account filed
February 2007HailOverland Park-no account filed
April 2007HailOverland Park-no account filed
March 2006HailOverland Park-no account filed
April 2006HailOverland Park-no account filed
April 2006HailOverland Park-no account filed
April 2006HailOverland Park-no account filed
June 2006HailOverland Park-no account filed
June 2006HailOverland Park-no account filed
June 2006HailOverland Park-no account filed

Every storm recorded in Johnson County

Map coverage status

No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.

Listed places nearby

6 within 8 miles

Other National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.

Photograph PropertyDistance Listed
Campbell Dome House0.4 miles2022
Broadmoor Ranch House Historic District1.4 miles2011
Harmon Park Swale1.9 miles2018
Loomis Historic District2.7 miles2006
Horn-Vincent-Russell Estate2.8 miles1997
Hocker, R.W., Subdivision, Lot K Spec House3.3 miles2017

Sources for this property

National Archives recordThe nomination case file for reference 05000009 in Record Group 79.
Wikipedia articleCommunity-written account of this property, licensed CC BY-SA.
Johnson CountyAll 34 listed properties in this county.

Provenance

  • Listing record. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places, listed-properties dataset, current to 2026-05-22.
  • Map join. Address geocoded through the United States Census geocoder, then tested against the published boundary of every sheet in the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection.
  • How this page is made. Listing fields come from federal records; map-sheet coverage is a labelled coordinate-to-boundary calculation, not a source-field claim.
  • Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
  • Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
  • Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.