Dawson Brothers
1924

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.

I believe the builder of this instrument should be changed to Dawson Brothers based on a recently discovered article (which I will upload). While they may have been connected to one of the Warren firm iterations it's clear that they also built independent instruments.

This entry represents the installation of a new organ. Identified through online information from Andrew Henderson (March 8, 2025): According to the Hamilton Spectator (August 25, 1924) the organ was installed at a cost of $25,000 by the Dawson Brothers, who were connected with the Warren Organ Co. Evidently parts of this instrument were incorporated into the newly-installed organ from the Capitol Theatre at Ancaster High School.