Warren Organ Co.
1917

Updated through online information from James Locke [August 15, 2026]: My father Paul Locke, and several co/workers/friends re-installed the Warren Palace and Capital Theatre organs in Ancaster Secondary school starting in 1975 over a period of thirty years. The organ is currently not maintained but in playable condition. These organs were combined since the Palace Theatre organ was severely water damaged. I actually played both instruments in the theatres before removal. Sam The Record Man who owned the theatres, allowed my father and friends to remove both organs before theatre demolition based on a promise that the organs would be restored and installed in a venue for public concerts. I have original documents and files of 'The Hamilton Theatre Organ Society' from my father's estate. The current music teacher at Ancaster Secondary School is supportive of this organ but it seems difficult to move forward. James Locke BA. Music .Ed. Masters. Ed.

This entry represents the installation of a new organ. Identified through online information from Andrew Henderson (March 8, 2025): Theatre opened New Year's Eve, 1917, and organ installed by August 1918. Moved to Ancaster High School by local theatre organ aficionados in 1972 prior to the demolition of most of the Palace Theatre building, also using parts from the soon-to-be demolished Palace Theatre's Warren organ.