2013-08-15 - This entry describes an original installation of a new pipe organ. Identified by William Dunklin, using information found in David Junchen's <em>The Wurlitzer Pipe Organ, An Illustrated History,</em>" p. 642. -- Opus 800 was built and delivered to Wurlitzer's Philadelphia showroom apparently as a demonstration organ. It spent approximately 14 months there before being moved to the Savoy Theatre in Atlantic City for a month and then to a Philadelphia residence. It was a stock residencial model "Scheme 20" 5 ranks, Open Diapason, Flute, Salicional, Vox Humana and Dulciana. It's current status is unknown. -Database Manager
2017-05-07 - Wurlitzer "Style Sch 20"<br> Factory date: March 7, 1924<br> In 1925, sold to Savoy Theatre, Atlantic City, New Jersey; repossessed. In 1925, sold to James A. Smith, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; repossessed. In 1927, Moved to Mrs. Emily Smith Residence, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. -Database Manager
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