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Balcom and Vaughan (1942)

Originally The Rudolph Wurlitzer Co. (Opus 253, 1919)

Location:

Emmanuel Tabernacle
503 N. 50th St.
Seattle, WA 98103 US
Organ ID: 24354

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Status and Condition:

  • The organ has been altered from its original state.
  • The organ's condition is unknown.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Database Manager on July 04, 2018.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Wurlitzer
  • 5 ranks. 353 pipes. 1 divisions. 2 manuals. 5 stops. 22 registers.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): Wurlitzer chests
  • Position: In center chambers at the front of the room. No visible pipes.
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on July 04, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 2
  • Divisions: 1
  • Stops: 5
  • Registers: 22
  • Position: Console in fixed position, right.
  • Manual Compass: 61
  • Pedal Compass: 32
  • Key Action: Electrical connection from key to chest.
  • Stop Action: Electric connection between stop control and chest.
  • Console Style: Traditional style with roll top.
  • Stop Controls: Stop keys above top manual.
  • Combination Action: No combination action.
  • Swell Control Type: Balanced swell shoes/pedals.
  • Pedalboard Type: Concave radiating pedalboard.
  • Has Crescendo Pedal
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on July 04, 2018.
Database Manager on June 28, 2008:

Updated through online information from James R. Stettner.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on October 25, 2006:

Identified through online information from James R. Stettner. -- This organ was originally built for the Perunke (Sunset) Theatre in Tacoma, Washington. It was a 2/4, model 135B. The organ was relocated to Emmanuel Tabernacle in 1942 by Balcom and Vaughan. A used Robert Morton Diaphone was added at this time, and a rebuilt Everett Orgatron console replaced the original Wurlitzer console - whose subsequent disposition is unknown.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.

Instrument Images:

Console: Photograph by James R. Stettner. Taken on 1992-10-01

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