Theatre Organ Heritage Centre, Peel Green – 2/6 Wurlitzer

Theatre Organ Heritage Centre, Alexandra Road, Peel Green, Eccles, M30 7HJ

About

2/6 Wurlitzer

Style D Trumpet, Open Diapason, Tibia Clausa, Salicional, Flute, Vox Humana + Upright Piano

Opus Number: 1664

Model: Style DA

Current Transmission System: Uniflex

Original Location: Trocadero Theatre, Liverpool

Original Opening Date: 10th October 1927

History

1927: On 10th October the Wurlitzer was opened in the Trocadero Theatre, Liverpool with Sydney Gustard at the console.

1937: On 29th January the Wurlitzer was moved to the Gaumont/Top Rank Club, Dingle, Liverpool. It opened there on 29th March with William Whittle at the console.

1988: The Wurlitzer was removed and purchased by the Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust.

2003: The Wurlitzer opened in the newly built Theatre Organ Heritage Centre.