In 1955, the building was slated to be demolished, so Dr. Read more about the organ and the Liberty Theatre here (some information is slightly inaccurate, though.Ĭlick here for the original rank and stoplist, as compiled from a 1955 report by organ historian Eugene M. Simonton went on to form the American Theatre Organ Enthusiasts, precursor to the American Theatre Organ Society (ATOS). It was maintained until 1935 by Richard Simonton and Gordon Blanchard. The organ was used regularly until 1929, when talkies came in. Located at First and Pike in downtown Seattle, it enjoyed easy access to trolley lines.įamous organists at the Liberty included Henry Murtagh, the first organist, who was trained at the exclusive Hope-Jones Unit Orchestra School in New York Oliver Wallace, who composed the scores for Dumbo, Cinderella and other Disney classics.
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The theatre, a 2,100-seat modern movie palace - rather than a converted vaudeville or stage theatre - was so popular that crowds lined up for three blocks. It consisted of Trumpet, String II, Vox Humana,ĭeclared by Farny Wurlitzer, president of the company, to be the instrument that put Wurlitzer on the map as a major theatre organ builder, Opus 42 became famous as a West Coast demonstration installation for prospective buyers. This division was mounted on a windchest similar to that used in classical organs, very unique for a theatre pipe organ. Originally a 3/16 Special installed in four chambers above the proscenium, on Octoa four-rank Echo division was added in the central dome. It is currently a 3/25, although it will most likely be a 3/30 or 3/31. Our historic theatre pipe organ, originally from Seattle's Liberty Theatre, is Wurlitzer Opus 42 from 1914, the 42nd organ made by the factory.
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