The Rudolph Wurlitzer Co.
Opus 1232, 1925

California Theatre

Auditorium

Dunsmuir, CA, US

6 Ranks

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Builder: The Rudolph Wurlitzer Co.

Position: Unknown

Design: Horseshoe

Pedalboard Type: Concave Radiating (Meeting AGO Standards)

Features:

2 Manuals (61 Notes)32 Note Pedal2 Divisions6 StopsElectrical Key ActionElectrical Stop Action✓ Combination Thumb Piston(s)

Stop Layout: Stop Keys in Horseshoe Curves

Expression Type: Balanced Expression Shoes/Pedals (Meeting AGO Standards)

Combination Action: Setterboard

Control System: Unknown or N/A

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This instrument is: Not Extant and Not Playable in this location

Jim Stettner on August 25th, 2022:

This entry represents the first installation of a new organ. Identified from the Judd Walton Wurlitzer opus list and the Puget Sound Theatre Organ Society website. Style D, 6-ranks.

Here. Original installation.
To San Francisco business of Vernon Gregory. 7-rank Smith organ added. Stoprail

enlarged to 3m.

1967, to Reno Nevada residence of Fred & Eva Beeks.
1989, to Skagway, Alaska residence of Fred & Eva Beeks.
2005, given to Fox Theatre in Centralia, WA. Installation 2006-2007 by Fred & Eva. Reduced

to the original Wurlitzer Style D 6-ranks plus a Gottfried 8' Kinura. Added 3rd manual re-
tained, but 2nd stop rail eliminated.

Webpage Links: Puget Sound Theatre Organ Society

Related Instrument Entries: Unknown Builder (1967 before) , Owner (1967) , Owner (2006-2007) , Owner (1989 ca.)