The Rudolph Wurlitzer Co.
Opus 1942, 1928
Paradise Theatre
231 N. Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL, US
21 Ranks
Instrument ID: 59291 ● Builder ID: 7490 ● Location ID: 51708
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Plenum Organ Company
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CONSOLES
Builder: Unknown
Position: Console on Lift
Design: Horseshoe
Pedalboard Type: Unknown
Features:
5 Manuals (61 Notes)32 Note PedalElectrical Key ActionElectrical Stop Action✓ Crescendo✓ Combination Thumb Piston(s)Stop Layout: Stop Keys in Horseshoe Curves
Expression Type: Unknown
Combination Action: Unknown
Control System: Unknown or N/A
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DETAILS
This instrument is: Not Extant and Not Playable in this location
Wurlitzer "Style Sp 5m" - Publix #1 plus Post Horn
Factory date: August 27, 1928
Cost: $30,800
In 1948, sold for $10,000 to Richard Vaughn of Los Angeles, California, who installed it in his residence/studio. In 1969, relocated to William P. Brown residence, Phoenix, Arizona, where it was enlarged to 34 ranks. In 2007, the organ was put in storage in Phoenix.
Related Instrument Entries: Owner (1951) , Owner (1969)
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