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M. P. Möller Opus 3177 (1921)

Liberty Theatre
212 East Main Street
Benton Harbor, MI

Note: Not extant. Not playable. (in this location)


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Unknown - Building exterior (Photograph from an archival source: cinematreasures.org, submitted by Jeff Scofield/Jeff Scofield)

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Main


Notes

2009-09-28 - Identified through information in <i>List of More than 5200 Moller Pipe Organs</i> (Hagerstown, Maryland. M. P. M&ouml;ller, 1928). -Database Manager

2011-11-20 - Updated through online information from William Dunklin. -- Möller organ Opus 3177 Size 2/9 was installed in the Liberty Theater in 1921 at a cost of $6000. In 1990 the roof collapsed and the building was torn down shortly afterwards. -Database Manager

2023-11-14 - From cinematreasures.org: The Liberty Theatre opened in February 4, 1922. Around 1930 it was purchased by the Butterfield Theater chain. The Liberty Theatre closed in October 1972. It was demolished in the 1990’s after the roof collapsed. -Jeff Scofield


Stoplist

Source: Factory specifications, courtesy of the OHS Archives, via Roman Lizak November 15, 1921

GREAT Open Diapason 8, Violincello 8, Claribella 8, Viole d'Orchestre 8, Flute Traverso 4, Violin 4, Bass Clarinet 16 (tc), Unison Off, Super, Cathedral Chimes

ORCHESTRAL Bourdon 16, Gedeckt 8, Viole d'Orchestre 8 (Great), Orchestral Flute 4, Twelfth 2 2/3, Piccolo 2, Tiercena 1 3/5 (---), Tuba 8, Clarinet 8, Vox Humana 8, Clarion 4, Tremulant, Sub, Unison Separation, Super, Concert Harp, Glockenspiel, Orchestral Bells

PEDAL Bourdon 16, Gedeckt 16 (Orchestral), Flute 8 (Orchestral), Thunder Sheet (By toe stud)


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