The Riviera was originally named the Northport and the building was dedicated on May 22, 1933. Ever since, it has been a landmark for the region's tourism, including its design as a launch site for tour boats on the lake. (Definitely something you want to try, especially the mail boat.)
Through the 1950s, the ballroom hosted renowned musicians including Tommy Dorsey, Glen Miller and Louis Armstrong. And then in a more modern era: Chubby Checker, Herman's Hermits and Stevie Wonder who performed on the ballroom's Top Deck in the 1970s.
The building was renovated and repurposed as a hub for civic events in 1983. Three years later it earned a spot on the state and national Register of Historic Places.
Restoration efforts were led by local architect Daniel Curran, who preserved the structure's architectural integrity and historical significance.
Today, the ballroom hosts weddings, corporate events and other social gatherings.
--DaCoot
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