Note: Not extant. Not playable. (in this location)
2016-01-04 - This entry describes an original installation of a new pipe organ. Identified by Scot Huntington, using information found in Wurlitzer factory opus list.<br><br>The organ was a stock-model Style B, contracted for on 6/1/25. Built in the early 1900's, the theater closed ca. 1968, by which time the organ was long gone. -Database Manager
Stoplist from factory records Source: Source not recorded Date not recorded
Hornell, New York
Majestic Theatre
Rudolf Wurlitzer Manufacturing Co.
Opus 1071, 1925
Compasses: 61/32
Style B Unit Orchestra:
PEDAL ACCOMPANIMENT SOLO
16' Bourdon 16' Contra Viole (t.c.) 16' Contra Viol (t.c.)
8' Trumpet 16' Bourdon 16' Bourdon
8' Cello 8' Trumpet 16' Vox Humana (t.c.)
8' Flute 8' Salicional 8' Trumpet
Accom. to Pedal 8' Flute 8' Salicional
8' Vox Humana 8' Flute
2nd Touch 4' Salicet 8' Vox Humana
Bass Drum 4' Flute 4' Salicet
Kettle Drum Snare Drum 4' Flute
Cymbal Tambourine 4' Vox Humana
Castanets 2 2/3' Twelfth
Chinese Block 2' Piccolo
GENERAL Cathedral Chimes
General Tremulant 2nd Touch Xylophone
Vox Tremulant 8' Trumpet Glockenspiel
Balanced Expression Pedal
3 Adjustable pistons each, 2nd Touch
to Accom. and Solo 8' Trumpet
(by setterboard) Xylophone
SPECIAL EFFECTS (toe pistons)
Sleigh Bells Triangle
Horse Hoofs Surf Effect
Bird Train Whistle
Auto Horn Steamboat Whistle
Fire Gong Fire Gong reiterating
Siren Tom-Tom
Door bell (push button)
ANALYSIS:
16' Bourdon-Flute-Piccolo 97 pipes
8' Trumpet 61 pipes
8' Salicional 73 pipes
8' Vox Humana 73 pipes
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