MMD > Archives > December 2009 > 2009.12.25 > 01Prev  Next


Roll-playing Theater Organs
By Bill Chapman

Perhaps the grand-daddy of all the roll playing theater organs was
the Wurlitzer at Roosevelt Memorial Park in Gardena, Calif., south
of Los Angeles.  It played from a 15-inch roll or from a remote
console.  The organ was intended to be heard outdoors, with no hall.
I was researching information about this organ for an article for
the AMICA Bulletin.  However, in spite of initial encouragement from
the curator, I was denied access at a later date.  I believe the
organ has been dismantled.

Bill Chapman - in windy but sunny La Quinta, California

 [ An article with photos describing the organ, by Kyle B. Irwin,
 [ appears at http://www.theatreorgans.com/ca/gardena/  -- Robbie


(Message sent Fri 25 Dec 2009, 07:21:48 GMT, from time zone GMT-0800.)

Key Words in Subject:  Organs, Roll-playing, Theater
Enter text below to search the MMD Website with Google

Please Support Publication of the MMD with your Generous Donation
No PayPal account required
SSL Certificate
by
Let's Encrypt