The Mighty Wurlitzer Organ
By Greg Wilson, forwarded by Terry Smythe
May be of interest to some in our group.......
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> From: gregw@theparamount.com (Greg Wilson)
> To: "'ROS@mrc-bsu.cam.ac.uk'" <ROS@mrc-bsu.cam.ac.uk>
> Subject: The Mighty Wurlitzer Organ
> Date: Mon, 1 Jul 1996 07:42:08 -0000
>
> The Mighty Wurlitzer Organ
>
> In 1928, The Paramount theatre was erected in Seattle, Washington.
> Recently the theatre just completed a multi-million dollar
> restoration. Two community philanthropists who have a passion for the
> arts took the lead to make it happen.
>
> I am helping to fulfill a commitment to locate the required $275K for
> the restoration of the Mighty Wurlitzer. Given the history this jewel
> represents, it is my hope there may be a National appeal to help and a
> vision by many to hear it play once again!
>
> This is a treasure for the industry and all organ society's to
> appreciate and enjoy. More important, it will be used as a tool for
> education and outreach to convey the history of how the expression of
> art, music and cinema was formed.
>
> This Wurlitzer is a Publix and is only one of three remaining in their
> original environment. It includes an entire grand piano and drum-set
> built into the side panels of the audiorium. Next to them run hundreds
> of pipes and bells, chimes, whistles and horns.
>
> Can you please refer me to any resources that may be able to help me?
> Thanks for your consideration.
>
> Greg
> gregw@theparamount.com
>
> 206-467-5510 x158
> 206-682-4837 (Fax)
>
> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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