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The Rudolph Wurlitzer Co.

Arcadia Roller Rink
Woodward Ave. & Myrtle St.
Detroit, MI

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


Consoles

Main


Notes

2016-07-02 - Wurlitzer "Style Publix 1"<br> Factory date: August 4, 1925<br> Cost: $46,475<br> Originally in Capitol Theatre, Detroit, Michigan<br> Sold at unknown time to Bill Holleman and installed in the Arcadia Roller Rink, Detroit, Michigan. In 1968, sold to David Junchen, Sherrard, Illinois. In 1969, sold to Hathaway & Bowers, Santa Fe Springs, California. in 1970, sold to T. Stark and J. Hansen, Lemon Grove, California. In 1971, solo to Hathaway & Bowers, Santa Fe Springs, California. In January 1972, sold to J. B. Nethercutt, Sylmar, California. In August 1972, sold to Paramount Theatre, Oakland, California. -Database Manager


Stoplist

Publix #1 model. Most included 10 pistons for each manual, with 10 for the pedal stops placed under the Accompaniment keys to the left of the manual pistons. Second touch was included to provide master pistons and pedal masters. Source: ATOS 50th Anniversary Convention book

Main Chamber Diaphonic Diapason 16-4 (Wooden Diaphones 16' Octave), Tuba Horn 16-4 (Ophicleide), Viol d'Orchestre 8-4, Clarinet 8, Tibia Clausa 8-4 (Large Scale), Vox Humana 8, Viol Celeste 8-4, Solo String 8, Bourdon - Flute 16-2, Dulciana 8

Solo Chamber Tuba Mirabilis 8-4, Tibia Clausa 16-2 (Large Scale), Kinura 8, Vox Humana 8 (2" Diameter Low C), Orchestral Oboe 8, Solo String 8, Oboe Horn 8, Quintadena 8, Brass Saxophone 8, Brass Trumpet 8


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