Rialto Building
This 113+ year old building recently reopened as the AC Hotel Downtown after undergoing an extensive $73M renovation by Marriott.
Rialto Building
906 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106
Built: 1911
Architect/Style: Smith, Rea, Lovitt // Commercial Style
Area: Financial District
The Rialto Building, located at 906 Grand Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri, is a historic 13-story structure that has undergone numerous transformations throughout its more than a century-long history.
Originally constructed from 1910 to 1911, the building replaced a five-story predecessor built in 1887, which was destroyed by a devastating fire in 1909. Over the years, the Rialto Building has been a hub for medical offices, corporate tenants, and, more recently, a hotel, reflecting the evolving needs and character of downtown Kansas City.
Early History and Architecture
Following the fire in 1909, property owner Albert Marty hired the architectural firm Smith, Rea & Lovitt to design a modern steel-framed office building that would match the grandiose structures emerging in cities like Chicago. Completed in 1911, the new Rialto Building featured a U-shaped design with a light court on the north side, providing ample natural light to the interior offices.
