Hello All, Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor and Museum in Columbus, Indiana,
has repurchased the 1908 Welte orchestrion that was sold to a private
collector in 1906.  It is now completely restored.  The over 100 years
old ice cream parlor is also being restored and will reopen on June
6th.  You can see pictures of the restoration and hear the Welte at
their web site:  http://www.zaharakos.com/ 

Regards,
Phil Kaiser
Huntertown, Indiana

 [ At http://www.kid-at-art.com/htdoc/zaharako.html : "The future of
 [ Zaharako's Confectionery was uncertain until Columbus businessman
 [ Anthony Moravec purchased it in 2007.  Mr. Moravec is in the process
 [ of renovating and expanding the confectionery, and the grand opening
 [ of Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor will be on June 6 and 7, 2009."
 [
 [ Mr. Moravec is a member of the Columbus Indiana Economic Development
 [ Board and he also serves as chairman of the National Advisory Board
 [ for the Indiana University Art Museum.
 [
 [ -- Robbie