3/24 Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ with toys The Elsinore Theater, 170 High St. SE, Salem, Oregon
In 1966 Clayton Parks' family purchased the 4 rank Wurlitzer from a Vancouver, Washington theatre, installed it in their home and 1969 added 6 ranks.
In 1986 they installed and donated the organ to the Luxury Theater in downtown Salem, which became the Act III Theater. Now owned by STAGE, Inc. it is the Elsinore Theatre and used for the performing arts.
STAGE, Inc. added 14 ranks to the organ and a rebuilt 3 manual console with electronic stop actions and computer relay system in 1994. This was installed by the Parks family, who are responsible for it's maintainance and restoration.
The organ now has 24 ranks of pipes in 3 chambers above the Proceneum.
Rick Parks is the House Organist who accompanies Silent Movies and also plays for private parties. Guided tours of the theatre are regularly scheduled on the first Tuesday of each month, September through May, 11 am-12 noon, $1.00 per person at the door.
Private tours may be arranged by phoning 503-375-3574 or by Email to stage@wvi.com.
Theatre organ clubs may hold Open Console meetings on the first Monday evening each month from 6-8 pm. Call Rick Parks at 503-375-3574 for an appointment.