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Builder: Wurlitzer Organ Co., Op. 916, 1924 (Style D-X
model). Manuals: 2 Ranks: 6 plus percussion Action: Electro-pneumatic 1924: Op. 916-A: Original location in Homewood Theater in Minneapolis. 1969: Op. 916-B: Moved to Calvary Methodist Church, Minneapolis (may have been "AME" church). 1971: Op. 916-C: Moved to Lawrence Crawford residence in Osseo (Minneapolis), MN. Unknown Year: Op. 916-D to Ray Steffans residence in Minneapolis. HISTORICAL LINK: http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/4633 Notes: The Homewood Theatre was opened October 25, 1924 for S. G. Lebedoff, and seated about 1,200 people. It originally housed a Wurlitzer organ and a live orchestra accompanied the opening film, “The Woman on the Jury.” When Finkelstein & Ruben acquired the Homewood Theatre in the late-1920’s, they thoroughly remodeled it at a cost of around $25,000, turning the auditorium’s decor Atmospheric, with arched “windows” on the side walls, each with its own view of the “courtyards” painted within. The Homewood Theatre began showing sound films in 1928. In 1953, the theatre closed, and was thereafter used as a furniture auction house. After almost a decade, new owners purchased the old theatre and attempted to bring it back to life with a mix of movies and live stage acts, with Peter Nero appearing on opening night. However, this venture was not successful, and the theatre closed within the year. It has since been torn down. Information from theater history records and Twin Cities AGO members. RANKS 8' Trumpet 61 16' Open Diapason 85 8' Tibia Clausa 73 8' Salicional 73 16' Flute 97 8' Vox Humana 61 Cathedral Chimes 18 (tubular) Xylophone 37 (bars) Glockenspiel 30 (bars) Chrysoglott 49 (bars) ACCOMPANIMENT ORGAN 16' Contra Viol (TC) 16' Vox Humana (TC) 8' Trumpet 8' Open Diapason 8' Tibia Clausa 8' Salicional 8' Flute 8' Vox Humana 4' Octave 4' Piccolo 4' Salicet 4' Flute 4' Vox Humana 2' Piccolo Chrysoglott Snare Drum Tambourine Castanets Chinese Block Tom Tom Sleigh Bells ACCOMPANIMENT (Second Touch) 8' Trumpet 8' Tibia Clausa Chimes Triangle 5 Adjustable Combination Pistons (Accomp & Pedal) SOLO ORGAN 16' Bass 16' Bourdon 16' Vox Humana (TC) 8' Trumpet 8' Open Diapason 8' Tibia Clausa 8' Salicional 8' Flute 8' Vox Humana 4' Octave 4' Piccolo 4' Salicet 4' Flute 2.2/3 Twelfth 2' Piccolo 1.3/5 Tierce Cathedral Chimes Xylophone Glockenspiel Chrysoglott Solo Second Touch 16' Trumpet (TC) 8' Tibia Clausa 5 Adjustable Combination Pistons (Solo & Pedal) PEDAL ORGAN 16' Bass 16' Bourdon 8' Trumpet 8' Open Diapason 8' Tibia Clausa 8' Flute 8' Cello Pedal Second Touch Bass Drum Kettle Drum Cymbal Crash Cymbal TREMULANTS (2) Main Vox Humana TOE PISTONS Horse Hoofs Surf Bird Auto Horn Fire Gong Fire Gong (re-it) Steamboat Whistle Siren Machine Gun FINGER PUSH BUTTON Door Bell |
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