The Washington Center for the Performing Arts 3/25 Wurlitzer Olympia, Washington 512 Washington Street

 
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The Washington Center for the Performing Arts was established in 1983. The Center was built on the site of the former Olympic Theatre. The original 2/9 Wurlitzer was removed to storage during the time the theatre was remodeled. The new theatre seats 1,000.   In 1995, Andy Crow and Les Lehne finished installation of a 3/23 Wurlitzer that included ranks from the original 2/9 Olympic instrument.

 

Main entrance, Washington St.
 
The dedication concert was performed by Andy Crow on October 1, 1995.
 

 
The three-manual console (original theatre home unknown) has been completely rebuilt and now has a black satin finish.
 
Ed and Patti Zollman added a Uniflex 2000 electronic control system with record/playback. The instrument is installed in three chambers over the proscenium: Main, Solo, plus another (percussion) chamber in the middle. In the late 80's and part of 1990, Seattle PSTOS member Tom Solberg also provided assistance.