Capitol Theatre - 3/8 Wurlitzer, Style "3M Special"
Salem, Oregon
542 State St.
Organ installation timeframe: 1926 - 1941
 
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Capitol Theatre, c.1928
 
The Capitol Theatre originally had a Style "Special 3M" Wurlitzer (opus #1427) shipped from the factory in June 1926. In 1941, the instrument was moved by Balcom & Vaughan to Seattle's Civic Ice Arena.
 

Lobby, c.1947
 

Auditorium, c.1940
 

Capitol Theatre street scene, c.1941
 

Capitol marquee, c.1952
 
In 1964-65, the organ was reinstalled at the Seattle Center Food Circus. It played there for eleven years until it was sold at auction. The instrument is currently owned by Jay Palmer of Lynnwood Washington and serves as the core of a 3/18 Wurlitzer installed in his residence.
 
Photos courtesy: Salem Public Library Historic Photograph Database, Salem Public Library, Salem, Oregon
 

Postcard view, looking West on State Street, 1920's.