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Catching Up with the Style 150
Written by Jim Henry Saturday, 14 November 2009 17:14
Welcome to IETOS!
Console of the Style 216 Wurlitzer at San Bernardino's California Theatre
The Inland Empire Theatre Organ Society (IETOS) is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of theatre pipe organs. Unlike their stuffy cousins, theatre organs are born entertainers. They were the voice of the silent films and leaders of the community sing along. While most theatre organs are now 80 years old or more, many continue to merrily belt out tunes to delight modern audiences. Write to us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for information about becoming involved with IETOS and the theatre organs of Southern California's Inland Empire.
Pedal Pipes Installed
Written by Jim Henry Sunday, 09 March 2008 13:28
Good progress was made on the Hegybeli Style 150 Wurlitzer starting with the installation of the pedal offset chests and pipes. These large pipes, some of which are over 8 feet long, provide the low bass notes that form the musical foundation.
Crew Starts Loading of Chamber
Written by Jim Henry Sunday, 20 January 2008 14:33
Installation of the Hegybeli Style 150 Wurlitzer got underway as the finishing touches of the chamber interior were completed. We were fortunate to be able to obtain a copy of the original 1928 Wurlitzer blueprint used to install the instrument in York, Nebraska from the Smithsionian Institution. While the new chamber is similar in size and shape to the original, we won't be able to follow the original layout exactly. Nonetheless the blueprint is a helpful guide as to sorting out the parts of the organ as it is installed and showing how they were made to go together.