Heilig Theatre - 2/5 Kimball
Salem, Oregon
 
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Heilig Theatre Kimball console
 
The Heilig Theatre originally had a 2/5 Kimball installed in 1925 by Sandy Balcom. This instrument is not listed in the Junchen opus lists. Information about its existence comes from the Balcom & Vaughan archives.
 
The following article appeared in THE OREGON STATESMAN newspaper just prior to the organ's debut:
 

Article from the Salem OREGON STATESMAN, most likely in 1925.
 
Records indicate the Heilig organ was moved to Seattle's Grand Theatre after just a few years. The console went to the Four Square Gospel Church in Portland.