Carlton Smith Pipe Organ Restorations (2000)

Images

Unknown - Console ((2007) Photograph by Christopher J. K. Ha/Database Manager)

Unknown - Console and Theatre Interior ((2007) Photograph by Christopher J. K. Ha/Database Manager)

Unknown - Console ((2007) Photograph by Christopher J. K. Ha/Database Manager)

Unknown - Percussion Controls ((2007) Photograph by Christopher J. K. Ha/Database Manager)

Unknown - Main Chamber Pipework ((2007) Photograph by Christopher J. K. Ha/Database Manager)

Unknown - Solo Chamber Pipework ((2007) Photograph by Christopher J. K. Ha/Database Manager)

Unknown - Solo Chamber Traps and Pipework ((2007) Photograph by Christopher J. K. Ha/Database Manager)

Unknown - Theatre Interior ((2007) Photograph by Christopher J. K. Ha/Database Manager)

Unknown - Theatre Interior and Stage ((2007) Photograph by Christopher J. K. Ha/Database Manager)

Unknown - Theatre Interior and Balcony ((2014) Photograph by Christopher J. K. Ha/Database Manager)

Unknown - Lobby ((2014) Photograph by Christopher J. K. Ha/Database Manager)

Unknown - Theatre Exterior ((2012) Photograph by Christopher J. K. Ha/Database Manager)

Unknown - Main Chamber Pipework ((2007) Photograph by Christopher J. K. Ha/Database Manager)

Consoles

Main

Notes

2008-06-10 - Identified through online information from Don Daley. -- When the theater was renovated, the organ was also; the relay is solid state, and several ranks were added to the instrument. -Database Manager

2009-05-17 - Updated through online information from Donnie Rankin. -- Style 240, originally 3 manuals 13 ranks. Restored and expanded to 19 ranks in 2000 under tonal direction of Lyn Larsen. -Database Manager

2016-04-11 - Originally called Loew's Akron Theatre. Factory date: March 6, 1929 -Database Manager

2016-06-05 - Updated through online information from Christopher J.K. Ha. Wurlitzer model 240. -Database Manager

2016-06-05 - Updated through online information from Christopher J.K. Ha. The organ was purchased for a reported $60,000 (1928). The Akron Civic Theatre opened on April, 20th 1929, but the theatre organ, a style 240, was originally destined for the Loew's Theatre in Richmond, Virginia. The organ installation was switched to Akron when it was evident construction here was proceeding well ahead of schedule. The console was originally finished in mahogany - only to be covered with plaster stucco and trimmed in gold to match the decor of the theatre. When the organ was restored and expanded in 2000, the organ console stripped of the plaster stucco and refinished in cream white paint with gold leaf and mahogany accents. -Database Manager

2016-06-23 - Updated through online information from Christopher J.K. Ha. -Database Manager

Stoplist

Stoplist provided by Christopher J. K. Ha Source: Source not recorded Date not recorded

Akron, Ohio The Akron Civic Theatre (Formally Loew’s Akron Theatre) The Rudolph Wurlitzer Co. Opus 2029 1928 3 manuals, 19 ranks – 1,600 Pipes Refurbished/restored in 1973. Restored and enlarged (6 ranks) by Carlton Smith Pipe Organ Restorations, under the tonal direction of Lyn Larsen (2000) ____________________________________________________________________________________ PEDAL GREAT 32' Contra Bourdon (Res) 16' Double English Horn (tc) 16' Ophicleide 16' Trumpet (tc) 16' Tibia Clausa 16' Ophicleide 16' Bass 16' Bass 16' Oboe 16' Tibia Clausa 16' Bourdon 16' Tibia Minor (tc) 8' English Horn 16' Clarinet (tc) 8' Tuba Horn 16' Orchestral Oboe (tc) 8' Open Diapason 16' Saxophone (tc) 8' Horn Diapason 16' Salicional Celeste (2 Ranks) 8' Tibia Clausa 16' Viol Celeste (2 Ranks) 8' Tibia Minor 16' Bourdon 8' Clarinet 16' Vox Humana (Solo) 8' Salicional (2 Ranks) 16' Vox Humana (tc) 8' Cello (2 Ranks) 8' English Horn 8' Oboe Horn 8' Trumpet 8' Flute 8' Tuba Horn 8' Open Diapason 16' Piano 8' Horn Diapason Bass Drum 8' Tibia Clasua Tympani 8' Tibia Minor Crash Cymbal 8' Clarinet Tap Cymbal 8' Kinura Brush Cymbal 8' Orchestral Oboe 8' Saxophone 8' Accomp. to Pedal 8' Salicional Celeste (2 Ranks) 8' Great Octave to Pedal 8' Viol Celeste (2 Ranks) 8' Solo to Pedal 8' Oboe Horn 8' Concert Flute 8' Vox Humana (Solo) ACCOMPANIMENT 8' Vox Humana 8' English Horn 5 1/3' Fifth (Tibia) 8' Trumpet 4' Octave 8' Tuba 4' Piccolo 8' Open Diapason 4' Piccolo Minor 8' Horn Diapason 4' Salicet Celeste (2 Ranks) 8' Tibia Minor 4' Viole Celeste (2 Ranks) 8' Clairnet 4' Flute 8' Saxophone (Wurlitzer Style) 4' Vox Humana (Solo) 8' Salicional 3 1/5' Tenth (Tibia) 8' Vox Celeste 2 2/3' Twekfth (Tibia) 8' Viole d'Orchestre 2' Piccolo (Tibia) 8' Viol Celeste 2' Fifteenth 8' Oboe Horn 2' Piccolo 8' Concert Flute 1 3/5' Tierce (Tibia) 8' Vox Humana 1' Fife 8' Vox (Solo) 4' Something 16' Piano 4' Something 8' Piano 4' Piccolo 4' Piano 4' Piccolo Minor Harp 4' Salicet Celeste (2 Ranks) Xylophone-Sub 4' Octave Celestes (2 Ranks) Xylophone 4' Flute Glockenspiel 4' Vox Humana Chimes 2 2/3' Twelfth 2' Piccolo 16' Great to Great 8' Piano Great Unison Off 4' Piano 4' Great to Great Harp-Sub 16' Solo to Great Harp 8' Solo to Great Chrysoglott 16' Solo to Great Pizzicato Snare Drum 8' Solo to Great Pizzicato Tom Tom Tambourine Castanets Chinese Block Tap Cymbal Sleigh Bells 4' Accomp. To Accomp. 8' Solo to Accomp. ACCOMPANIMENT 2ND TOUCH SOLO 8' Red 16' Double English Horn (tc) 8' Red 16' Trumpet (tc) 8' Red 16' Tibia Clausa 8' Open Diapason 16' Saxophone (tc) 8' Clarinet 16' String Ensemble (4 Ranks) 4' Piccolo 8' English Horn Harp Sub 8' Trumpet 4' Octave Glockenspiel 8' Tuba Horn Chimes 8' Horn Diapason Brush Cymbal 8' Tibia Clausa Triangle 8' Tibia Minor 4' Great Octave to Accomp. 8' Clarinet 8' Solo to Accomp. 8' Orchestral Oboe 8' String Ensemble (4 Ranks) 8' Oboe Horn 8' Vox Humana (Solo) 8' Vox Humana 4' Piccolo 4' Piccolo Minor 2 2/3' Twelfth (Tibia) 2' Piccolo 2' Piccolo Minor TREMULANTS 8' Piano Main 4' Piano Main Strings Harp Solo Chrysoglott Solo Strings 16' Xylophone-Sub Tibia Clausa Glockenspiel Vox Humana Chimes Tuba Horn Sleigh Bells 16' Solo to Solo 6 2/5' Third Solo to Solo 5 1/3' Fifth Solo to Solo 4' Solo to Solo GENERAL TABS String Celeste Off Harp Re-It Xylophone Re-It COMBINATIONS General 10 (1-5 dup. by toe) PEDAL MOVEMENTS Accomp. 10 Expression Pedal - Main Great 10 Expression Pedal - Solo Solo 10 Crescendo Pedal Pedal 5 (toe only) Sforzando Set Drum General Cancel Drum EFFECT BUTTONS: OTHER: Boat Whistle Master Expression On Fire Gong Great Sostenuto Off Acme Siren Piano Sustain On Crash Cymbal Horse Hoofs Roll Cymbal Splash Cymbal [Received from Christopher H. K. Ha May 19, 2016]

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