The Rudolph Wurlitzer Co.
Opus 1894, 1928

Fox Theatre

2211 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI, US

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Instrument ID: 49053 ● Builder ID: 7490 ● Location ID: 43190

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Builder: Unknown

Position: Console on Lift

Design: Horseshoe

Pedalboard Type: Concave Radiating (Details Unknown)

Features:

4 Manuals (61 Notes)32 Note Pedal4 Divisions335 RegistersElectrical Key ActionElectrical Stop Action✓ Combination Thumb Piston(s)✓ Combination Toe Piston(s)

Stop Layout: Stop Keys in Horseshoe Curves

Expression Type: Balanced Expression Shoes/Pedals (Details Unknown)

Combination Action: Setterboard

Control System: Unknown or N/A

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This instrument is: Extant and Playable in this location

Jeff Scofield on November 22nd, 2022: 
The theater seats around 5,100 people.

Database Manager on July 1st, 2016: 
Wurlitzer "Style Fox Sp"<br>
Factory date: June 14, 1928<br>
Cost: $93,898<br>
Included 2nd 4-manual "slave" console

Database Manager on October 9th, 2013: 
Updated through online information from Jim Boutell.

Database Manager on November 23rd, 2011: 
Identified through online information from William Dunklin.  -- This organ retains its original "slave console" now located in one of the balcony colonnades as well as its primary console in the orchestra pit. The theatre also has a 3/12 Möller organ (Op. 5387) in the lobby.

Webpage Links: Detroit Fox Theatre Wurlitzer

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