The Rudolph Wurlitzer Co.
Opus 1731, 1927
United Artists Theatre
933 South Broadway
Los Angeles, CA, US
17 Ranks
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This instrument is: Not ExtantandNot Playable in this location
In 1950s, acquired by Buddy Cole for his North Hollywood residence. Cole added nine ranks from a Robert Morton organ that had been in a radio station. Following Buddy Cole's death in November 1964, the organ was "shipped East".
Database Manager on December 25th, 2012:
Updated through online information from Will Dunklin. -- David Junchen "The Wurlitzer Pipe Organ, an Illustrated History" lists this organ as a Style 260 Special, III/17, similar to their opus 1541 at the Grauman's Chinese. This organ has been moved to Birmingham, England, expanded to 36 ranks and installed in a ballroom at the National Motorcycle Museum!
Database Manager on October 9th, 2012:
An original installation. Identified by Jim Lewis, based on personal knowledge of the organ. -- Style 240
Related Instrument Entries: Owner (1950s)
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