Grand Theater (later named Gopher Theater)

619-623 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403

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(The Grand operated from 1911-1936 and then until 1979, as the Gopher. A later Grand Theater building was located across the street and down a few blocks at 242 Hennpin Ave. from 1938-1950. See separate entry for Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Minnepolis, MN.)

Builder: Wurlitzer Organ Co, Opus 1374, 1926. Manuals: 2 Ranks: 5 Action: Electro-pneumatic Notes: From William Dunklin, using information found in David Junchen's book "The Wurlitzer Pipe Organ: An Illustrated History" (on pg. 663). This was a factory-customized "Style B" model with 5 ranks rather than the usual 3. The Grand Theatre closed in 1935, was extensively remodeled, and reopened as the Gopher Theatre in 1938. The organ was moved to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Minneapolis. It has since been broken up for parts. Organ Historical Society as of 2014.