Ruby Theatre - 2/3 Photoplayer
Chelan, Washington
135 E Woodin Ave
 
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Ruby Theatre, date unknown
 

Chelan street scene, glimpse of the Ruby Theatre on far left, c.1940s
 
The Ruby Theatre opened in 1914. A two-manual, three rank Photoplayer organ was installed by Sandy Balcom in 1922. Records indicate that the organ was still there in 1969 but current status is unknown.
 
More history information is available on the Ruby Theatre web site:
 
http://rubytheatre.com
 

News clipping, May 1922
 

Ruby Theatre proscenium and stage, 1998
 

Horseshoe balcony, 1998
 
Interior photos, courtesy Jeff Fox