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F. A. Bartholomay (& Sons) (1924)

Central Y.M.C.A.
1421 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA

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


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1930 - Building exterior (Photograph from an archival source: Springfield College Archives and Special Collections, submitted by Paul R. Marchesano/Paul R. Marchesano)

Notes

2021-11-17 - "The instrument is of the type used in moving picture houses." -- The *Philadelphia Inquirer* (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) · 21 Sep 1924, Sun · Page 53 Dedicated by Rollo F. Maitland, organist of the Stanley Theatre. The above article says that the first organ was given by John Wanamaker and that there are now two organs in use. -Paul R. Marchesano


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