The Rivoli Theatre statues were iconic pieces of art in downtown Myrtle Beach in the 1960s, according to city Cultural Resources Committee Chair John Krajc.
The abstract sculptures of human figures were returned to their original display location on 904 Chester St. and were unveiled to the public on Wednesday, Dec. 17 after nearly two decades collecting dust in a warehouse.
“These statues mean a lot to community members that grew up here and visitors that came here decades ago,” Krajc said. “They’re some of the first public art pieces in the city of Myrtle Beach.”
The statues were originally privately owned and became public assets when the city purchased the building in 1999…