Note: Not extant. Not playable. (in this location)
2007-11-10 - Identified through online information from James R. Stettner. -- The organ was originally built by Robert Morton for the Palace Theatre in Silverton, OR. It was moved and installed "as is" in November 1932 by Balcom and Vaughan for a cost of $5,000.00. In 1942, it was relocated to the balcony by Balcom and Vaughan. In 1944, Balcom and Vaughan added an 8' Dulciana increasing the size of the organ to 5-ranks and 35 speaking stops. -Database Manager
2015-10-26 - Updated through online information from Eric Schmiedeberg. -- I first encountered this instrument in September of 1979. I never saw the organ, but I did take the time to examine the console closely. The organ was stripped of its theatrical elements except for Chimes; all of the stopkeys that would have been controlling traps and tuned percussions were sanded and polished to make them blanks--except for the Chimes.<br><br>This organ was purchased by Dale Haskins of Portland in 1980 and was later destroyed; most of his large inventory of Morton and Wurlitzer equipment met this fate due to theft and vandalism after his untimely and unexpected passing. Many theatre instruments built by these manufacturers that were subsequently installed in mortuaries and churches were bought up by Dale. As a result, many 2 manual theatre organ transplants installed in Washington and Oregon are now destroyed. -Database Manager
2015-10-27 - Updated through online information from Eric Schmiedeberg. -Database Manager
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