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! colspan="2" style="background-color:#ddd;" | Layout – Manuals & Touches
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! Pedal
| {{{pedal| 16' Tuba Profunda </br>16' Diaphone </br>16' Bourdon </br>8' Harmonic Tuba </br>8' Diaphonic Diapason </br>8' Tibia Clausa </br>8' Clarinet </br>8' Cello </br>8' Flute </br>4' Octave </br>Bass Drum </br>Kettle Drum </br>Crash Cymbal </br>Cymbal}}}
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| 3 Combination Toe Pistons
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! colspan="2" | <hr />
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! Accompaniment
| {{{accompaniment|16' Contra Viol (TC) </br>16' Bourdon </br>8' Harmonic Tuba </br>8' Diaphonic Diapason </br>8' Tibia Clausa </br>8' Clarinet </br>8' Orchestral Oboe </br>8' Kinura </br>8' Viol d'Orchestre </br>8' Viol Celeste </br>8' Salicional </br>8' Flute </br>8' Vox Humana </br>4' Piccolo </br>4' Viol </br>4' Octave Celeste </br>4' Salicet </br>4' Flute </br>4' Vox Humana </br>2 <sup>2</sup>&frasl;<sub>3</sub>' Twelfth </br>2' Piccolo </br>8' Piano </br>4' Piano </br>Marimba (re-it) </br>Harp </br>Chrysoglott </br>Snare Drum </br>Tambourine </br>Castanets </br>Chinese Block}}}
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! colspan="2" | <hr />
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! Accompaniment Second Touches
| {{{accompanimentSecondTouch| 8' Harmonic Tuba </br>8' Tibia Clausa </br>8' Clarinet </br>Sleigh Bells </br>Xylophone </br>Triangle}}}
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| 10 Adjustable Combination Pistons
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! colspan="2" | <hr />
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! Great
| {{{great|16' Tuba Profunda </br>16' Diaphone </br>16' Bourdon </br>16' Contra Viol (TC) </br>8' Harmonic Tuba </br>8' Diaphonic Diapason </br>8' Tibia Clausa </br>8' Clarinet </br>8' Orchestral Oboe </br>8' Kinura </br>8' Viol d'Orchestre </br>8' Viol Celeste </br>8' Salicional </br>8' Flute </br>8' Vox Humana </br>4' Harmonic Clarion </br>4' Octave </br>4' Piccolo </br>4' Viol </br>4' Octave Celeste </br>4' Salicet </br>4' Flute </br>2 2/3 Twelfth </br>2' Fifteenth </br>2' Piccolo </br>1 <sup>3</sup>&frasl;<sub>5</sub>' Tierce </br>16' Piano </br>8' Piano </br>4' Piano </br>Marimba (re-it) </br>Harp </br>Cathedral Chimes </br>Sleigh Bells </br>Xylophone </br>Glockenspiel </br>Orchestral Bells (re-it) </br>Chrysoglott}}}
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! colspan="2" | <hr />
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! Great Second Touches
| {{{greatSecondTouch|16' Tuba Profunda </br>8' Tibia Clausa}}}
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| 10 Adjustable Combination Pistons
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! colspan="2" | <hr />
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! Solo
| {{{solo|16' Tuba Profunda </br>8' Harmonic Tuba </br>8' Diaphonic Diapason </br>8' Tibia Clausa </br>8' Clarinet </br>8' Orchestral Oboe </br>8' Kinura </br>4' Harmonic Clarion </br>4' Piccolo </br>Cathedral Chimes </br>Xylophone </br>Glockenspiel </br>Orchestral Bells}}}
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| 6 Adjustable Combination Pistons
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! colspan="2" | <hr />
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! Tremulants (3)
| {{{tremulants|Main </br>Solo </br>Vox Humana}}}
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! colspan="2" | <hr />  
! colspan="2" | <hr />  
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! Toe Pistons
! Toe Pistons
| {{{Toe Pistons| Siren </br>Auto Horn </br>Fire Gong </br>Gong (re-it) </br>Steamboat Whistle </br>Horse Hoofs}}}
| {{{Toe Pistons| Auto Horn </br>Steamboat Whistle </br>Two Birds (One in each Expression Box) </br>Fire Gong </br>Horse Hoofs}}}
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! colspan="2" | <hr />  
! colspan="2" | <hr />  
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! Push Button
! colspan="2" | General
| {{{pushButton| Door Bell</br> Steamboat Whistle}}}
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! colspan="2" | <hr />
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! General
| colspan ="2" style="text-align:center;" | Two Expression Pedals with Indicating Keys </br>One Balanced Crescendo Pedal </br>Thunder Pedal (Diaphone) - Piano Pedal </br>Thunder Pedal (Reed) - Piano Pedal </br>One Double Touch Sforzando Pedal - Piano Pedal </br>- 1<sup>st</sup> Touch, Full Stops (wind) </br>- 2<sup>nd</sup> Touch, Everything </br>One Double Touch Sforzando Pedal - Piano Pedal </br>- 1<sup>st</sup> Touch, Snare Drum </br>- 2<sup>nd</sup> Touch, Bass Drum and Cymbal
| {{{general|Two Expression Pedals </br> One Balanced Crescendo Pedal</br>One Double Touch Sforzando Pedal - Piano Pedal </br>- 1<sup>st</sup> Touch, Full Stops (wind) </br>- 2<sup>nd</sup> Touch, Everything </br>One Double Touch Sforzando Pedal - Piano Pedal </br>- 1<sup>st</sup> Touch, Snare Drum </br>- 2<sup>nd</sup> Touch, Bass Drum and Cymbal}}}
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The '''Wurlitzer Style 260''' is one of the company's most iconic large-scale theatre organ models, which were often installed in deluxe movie palaces during the late 1920s. It is a '''3-manual''', '''15-rank''' instrument that provided a powerful and versatile sound palette for silent film accompaniment, vaudeville performances, and solo concerts.
The '''Wurlitzer Style 260''' is one of the company's most iconic large-scale theatre organ models, which were often installed in deluxe movie palaces during the late 1920s. It is a '''3-manual''', '''15-rank''' instrument that provided a powerful and versatile sound palette for silent film accompaniment, vaudeville performances, and solo concerts.
== Layout – Manuals & Touches ==
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-style:italic; font-weight:bold; vertical-align:bottom;"
! Pedal
! Pedal Second Touch
! Accompaniment
! Accompaniment Second Touch
! Great
! Great Second Touch
! Solo
! Tremulants
|- style="text-align:center;"
| colspan="2" style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 1st & 2nd Touch Traps Switch
| colspan="2" style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 10 Double Touch Adjustable Combination Pistons
| colspan="2" style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 10 Double Touch Adjustable Combination Pistons
| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 10 Double Touch Adjustable Combination Pistons
| style="vertical-align:bottom; text-align:left;" |
|- style="text-align:center;"
| colspan="2" style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 3 Combination Toe Pistons
| colspan="2" style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | One Suitable Bass Tablet and Release
| colspan="2" style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | One Suitable Bass Tablet and Release
| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | One Suitable Bass Tablet and Release
| style="vertical-align:bottom; text-align:left;" |
|- style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#F00; color:#202122;"
| style="background-color:#F9F9F9;" | 32' Diaphone
| style="background-color:#F9F9F9;" | 32' Diaphone
| style="background-color:#F9F9F9;" | 16' Contra Viol (TC)
| 8' Harmonic Tuba
| 16' Ophicleide
| 16' Ophicleide
| 16' Ophicleide
| style="background-color:#F9F9F9;" | Main
|- style="vertical-align:bottom; background-color:#F9F9F9;"
| style="background-color:#F00;" | 16' Ophicleide
| style="background-color:#F00; color:#202122;" | 16' Ophicleide - Pizzicato
| style="color:#202122;" | 16' Bourdon
| style="color:#202122;" | 8' Tibia Clausa
| style="color:#202122;" | 16' Diaphone
| style="color:#202122;" | 8' Tibia Clausa
| style="background-color:#F00; color:#202122;" | 8' Trumpet
| style="color:#202122;" | Solo
|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 16' Diaphone
|
| style="background-color:#F00; color:#202122;" | 8' Tuba Horn
| style="background-color:#F00; color:#202122;" | 8' Clarinet
| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 16' Tibia Clausa
| style="background-color:#000000; color:#ffffff;" | Octave
| style="background-color:#F00; color:#202122;" | 8' Tuba Horn
| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Vox Humana
|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 16' Tibia Clausa
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 8' Diaphonic Diapason
| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Sleigh Bells
| style="background-color:#F00; color:#202122;" | 16' Clarinet (TC)
| style="background-color:#000000; color:#ffffff;" | Solo to Great
| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 8' Diaphonic Diapason
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 16' Bourdon
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 8' Tibia Clausa
| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Xylophone
| style="background-color:#F00; color:#202122;" | 16' Saxophone (TC)
| style="background-color:#000000; color:#ffffff;" | Solo to Great - Pizzicato
| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 8' Tibia Clausa
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
| style="background-color:#F00; color:#202122;" | 8' Tuba Horn
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| style="background-color:#F00; color:#202122;" | 8' Clarinet
| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Triangle
| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 16' Contra Viol (TC)
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| style="background-color:#F00; color:#202122;" | 8' Clarinet
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 8' Octave
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| style="background-color:#F00; color:#202122;" | 8' Saxophone
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 16' Bourdon
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| style="background-color:#F00; color:#202122;" | 8' Orchestral Oboe
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 8' Tibia Clausa
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 8' Viol d'Orchestre
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| style="background-color:#F00; color:#202122;" | 8' Trumpet
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| style="background-color:#F00; color:#202122;" | 8' Kinura
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
| style="background-color:#F00; color:#202122;" | 8' Clarinet
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| style="background-color:#FBBC04; color:#202122;" | 8' Viol Celeste
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| style="background-color:#F00; color:#202122;" | 8' Tuba Horn
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| style="background-color:#F00; color:#202122;" | 8' Saxophone
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
| style="background-color:#F00; color:#202122;" | 8' Saxophone
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 8' String
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 8' Diaphonic Diapason
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 8' String
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 8' String
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| style="background-color:#F00; color:#202122;" | 8' Oboe Horn
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 8' Tibia Clausa
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| style="background-color:#F00; color:#202122;" | 8' Oboe Horn
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
| style="background-color:#FBBC04; color:#202122;" | 8' Cello
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 8' Quintadena
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| style="background-color:#F00; color:#202122;" | 8' Clarinet
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 8' Quintadena
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 8' Flute
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 8' Flute
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| style="background-color:#F00; color:#202122;" | 8' Orchestral Oboe
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| style="background-color:#F00; color:#202122;" | 4' Clarion
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 4' Flute
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| style="background-color:#F00; color:#202122;" | 8' Vox Humana
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| style="background-color:#F00; color:#202122;" | 8' Kinura
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 4' Piccolo
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 16' Piano
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 4' Piccolo
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| style="background-color:#F00; color:#202122;" | 8' Saxophone
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Cathedral Chimes
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Bass Drum
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 4' Viol
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 8' Viol d'Orchestre
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Xylophone
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Kettle Drum
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| style="background-color:#FBBC04; color:#202122;" | 4' Octave Celeste
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| style="background-color:#FBBC04; color:#202122;" | 8' Viol Celeste
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Glockenspiel
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Snare Drum
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 4' Flute
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 8' String
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Ochestral Bells (re-it)
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Crash Cymbal
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| style="background-color:#F00; color:#202122;" | 4' Vox Humana
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 8' Flute
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Cymbal
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 2 2⁄3' Twelfth
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| style="background-color:#F00; color:#202122;" | 8' Vox Humana
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
| style="background-color:#000000; color:#ffffff;" | Great to Pedal
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 2' Piccolo
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| style="background-color:#F00; color:#202122;" | 4' Clarion
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
| style="background-color:#000000; color:#ffffff;" | Solo to Pedal
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 8' Piano
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 4' Piccolo
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 4' Piano
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 4' Viol
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Mandolin
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| style="background-color:#FBBC04; color:#202122;" | 4' Octave Celeste
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Marimba (re-it)
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 4' Flute
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Harp
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 2 2⁄3' Twelfth
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Chrysoglott
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 2' Fifteenth
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Snare Drum
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 2' Piccolo
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Tambourine
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 1 3⁄5' Tierce
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Castanets
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 16' Piano
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Chinese Block
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 8' Piano
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Tom Tom
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | 4' Piano
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Marimba (re-it)
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Harp
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Cathedral Chimes
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Xylophone
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Glockenspiel
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Orchestra Bells (re-it)
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Sleigh Bells
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
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| style="background-color:#F9F9F9; color:#202122;" | Chrysoglott
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom;"
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| style="background-color:#000000; color:#ffffff;" | Solo to Great
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== General Information ==
== General Information ==
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== History ==
== History ==
Introduced in the mid-1920s, the 260 was marketed as a deluxe alternative to the more common Style 235. It was part of Wurlitzer's strategy to offer turn-key "unit orchestras" that could fill vast auditoriums with expressive sound. Around a dozen known 260s were built, with variations in stoplists and console decoration depending on customer preference and budget.
Introduced in the mid-1920s, the 260 was marketed as a deluxe alternative to the more common Style 235. It was part of Wurlitzer's strategy to offer turn-key "unit orchestras" that could fill vast auditoriums with expressive sound. Around five dozen known 260s were built, with variations in stoplists and console decoration depending on customer preference and budget.


== Specification Variations and Design Considerations ==
== Specification Variations and Design Considerations ==
One of the distinguishing features on the spec sheet was the inclusion of a full '''32′ Diaphone''' rank. However, this was '''frequently omitted''' in actual installations due to **ceiling height limitations** in orchestra pits and chambers. In such cases, the pedal section was often adjusted to substitute lower extensions from existing 16′ ranks, or to use resultant tones to simulate 32′ effects.
One of the distinguishing features on the spec sheet was the inclusion of a full '''32′ Diaphone''' rank. However, this was '''frequently omitted''' in actual installations due to '''ceiling height limitations''' in orchestra pits and chambers. In such cases, the pedal section was often adjusted to substitute lower extensions from existing 16′ ranks, or to use resultant tones to simulate 32′ effects.


The [[Reiterate|re-it]] system, another unique element of the specification, was largely considered a '''marketing gimmick'''. It attempted to provide a smooth, more mellow fundamental bass tone automatically, but many organists found it to be redundant or underwhelming in practice.
The [[Suitable Bass|Suitable Bass]] system, another unique element of the specification, was largely considered a '''marketing gimmick'''. It attempted to provide a smooth, more mellow fundamental bass tone automatically, but many organists found it to be redundant or underwhelming in practice.


Organists often requested enhancements to the tonal resources of the instrument. A common customization was the extension of the '''Tuba Mirabilis''' (on 10″ wind) '''down to 8′ pitch''', which was not part of the standard 260 specification. This gave the instrument a middle ground in its solo voice and reinforced the upperwork with added power and gravitas.
Organists often requested enhancements to the tonal resources of the instrument. A common customization was the extension of the '''Tuba Mirabilis''' (on 10″ wind) '''down to 8′ pitch''', which was not part of the standard 260 specification. This gave the instrument a middle ground in its solo voice and reinforced the upperwork with added power and gravitas.


== Notable Installations ==
== Notable Installations ==
- *Loew’s State Theatre*, New York, NY (Customized with additional ranks)
- '''Loew’s State Theatre''', New York, NY (Customized with additional ranks)
- *Paramount Theatre*, Oakland, CA (Known for its powerful Tuba and grand scale)
 
- '''Paramount Theatre''', Oakland, CA (Known for its powerful Tuba and grand scale)


== Perception and Legacy ==
== Perception and Legacy ==
While not as common as smaller styles like the 190 or 235, the Style 260 has gained legendary status among theatre organists and enthusiasts for its grandeur and flexibility. Surviving examples—especially those restored to original specification—are treasured for their immense tonal resources and expressive capability.
While not as common as smaller styles like the [[Wurlitzer Style D|Style D]], [[Wurlitzer Style E|Style E]], or the [[Wurlitzer Style F|Style F]], the Style 260 has gained legendary status among theatre organists and enthusiasts for its grandeur and flexibility. Surviving examples—especially those restored to original specification—are treasured for their immense tonal resources and expressive capability.


== List of Known Installations ==
== List of Known Installations ==
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! Style
! Style
! Wiring Schedule
! Wiring Schedule
|- | 1234 | 1928 | Loew’s State Theatre | New York | NY | USA | 260 | ✔
|- | 5678 | 1929 | Paramount Theatre | Oakland | CA | USA | 260 | ✖
|-
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| 9101
| [[Wurlitzer Opus 344|344]]
| 1927
| 
| Capitol Theatre
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 344|Tivoli Theatre]]
| Toronto
|  Chicago
| ON
|  Illinois
| Canada
|  U.S.A.
| 260
|  260 SP
| ✔
|
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 383|383]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 383|Ascher Capitol Theatre]]
|  Cincinnati
|  Ohio
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
| 
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 404|404]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 404|Liberty Theatre]]
|  Great Falls
|  Montana
|  U.S.A.
|  260
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 521|521]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 501|501]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 501|Lafayette Theatre]]
|  Buffalo
|  New York
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
| 
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 505|505]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 505|Grauman Egyptian Theatre]]
|  Hollywood
|  California
|  U.S.A.
|  260
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 521|521]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 520|520]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 520|Rialto Theatre]]
|  New York
|  New York
|  U.S.A.
|  260
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 521|521]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 541|541]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 541|Circle Theatre]]
|  Indianapolis
|  Indiana
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
| 
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 558|558]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 558|Sheas Hippodrome Theatre]]
|  Toronto
| Ontario
|  Canada
|  260 SP
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 906|906]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 568|568]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 568|Elmwood Theatre]]
|  Buffalo
|  New York
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
| 
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 585|585]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 585|Sheas Hippodrome Theatre]]
|  Buffalo
|  New York
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
| 
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 637|637]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 637|C T P Co]]
|  Melbourne
|  Victoria
|  Australia
|  260
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 521|521]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 839|839]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 839|Rivoli Theatre]]
|  New York
|  New York
|  U.S.A.
|  260
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 521|521]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 870|870]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 870|Albee Theatre]]
|  Brooklyn
|  New York
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
| 
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 935|935]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 935|State Theatre]]
|  Cleveland
|  Ohio
|  U.S.A.
|  260
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 521|521]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 943|943]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 943|Capitol Theatre]]
|  Chicago
|  Illinois
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 562|562]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 959|959]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 959|State Theatre]]
|  Minneapolis
|  Minnesota
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 599|599]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 978|978]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 978|Plaza Theatre]]
|  London
|  England
|  UK
|  260
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 521|521]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 987|987]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 987|Diversey (Century) Theatre]]
|  Chicago
|  Illinois
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 609|609]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1041|1041]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1041|Harding Theatre]]
|  Chicago
|  Illinois
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 618|618]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1044|1044]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1044|Riding Club]]
|  Chicago
|  Illinois
|  U.S.A.
|  260
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 629|629]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1097|1097]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1097|Howard / Paramount Theatre]]
|  Atlanta
|  Georgia
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
| 
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1099|1099]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1099|Store Demo Organ]]
|  Chicago
|  Illinois
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 636|636]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1115|1115]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1115|Keith'S Memorial / Savoy Theatre]]
|  Boston
|  Massachusetts
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 654|654]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1173|1173]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1173|Newman Theatre]]
|  Kansas City
|  Missouri
|  U.S.A.
|  260
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 521|521]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1195|1195]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1195|Terminal Theatre]]
|  Chicago
|  Illinois
|  U.S.A.
|  260 4M
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 676|676]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1196|1196]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1196|North Park Theatre]]
|  Buffalo
|  New York
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 682|682]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1198|1198]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1198|Paramount Theatre(Olympia)]]
|  Miami
|  Florida
|  U.S.A.
|  260
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 521|521]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1203|1203]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1203|Stanley Theatre]]
|  Camden
|  New Jersey
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 680|680]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1323|1323]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1323|Scollay Sq Theatre]]
|  Boston
|  Massachusetts
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
| 
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1341|1341]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1341|Palace Theatre]]
|  Cleveland
|  Ohio
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
| 
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1393|1393]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1393|Keiths Theatre]]
|  Atlanta
|  Georgia
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 724|724]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1404|1404]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1404|Capitol (Paramount) Theatre]]
|  St Paul
|  Minnesota
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 749|749]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1406|1406]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1406|Fox 14Th St Theatre]]
|  New York
|  New York
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
| 
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1407|1407]]
|
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1407|Keith Theatre]]
|  Columbus
|  Ohio
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
| 
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1473|1473]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1473|Famous Pl Texas Theatre]]
|  San Antonio
|  Texas
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 764|764]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1490|1490]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1490|Kensington Theatre]]
|  Buffalo
|  New York
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
| 
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1541|1541]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1541|Chinese Theatre]]
|  Hollywood
|  California
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 791|791]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1555|1555]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1555|Lexington Ave Theatre]]
|  New York
|  New York
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 778|778]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1569|1569]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1569|Famous Players (Florida) Theatre]]
|  Jacksonville
|  Florida
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
| 
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1592|1592]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1592|Avalon Theatre]]
|  Chicago
|  Illinois
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
| 
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1647|1647]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1647|Loews Capitol Theatre]]
|  Washington
|  District of Columbia
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
| 
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1657|1657]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1657|Capitol Theatre]]
|  Vancouver
|  British Columbia
|  Canada
| 260 SP
| 
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1680|1680]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1680|Keith'S Albee Theatre]]
|  Cincinnati
|  Ohio
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 819|819]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1726|1726]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1726|Denver Theatre]]
|  Denver
|  Colorado
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
| 
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1731|1731]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1731|United Artists Theatre]]
|  Los Angeles
|  California
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
| 
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1752|1752]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1752|Madison Theatre]]
|  Ridgewood
|  New Jersey
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 859|859]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1757|1757]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1757|Mosque Auditorium]]
|  Richmond
|  Virginia
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 855|855]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1778|1778]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1778|Strand Theatre]]
|  Portland
|  Maine
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
| 
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1788|1788]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1788|Stanley Theatre]]
|  Pittsburgh
|  Pennsylvania
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 828|828]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1793|1793]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1793|Chester Theatre]]
|  Bronx
|  New York
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
| 
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1808|1808]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1808|Capitol Theatre - Not Installed]]
|  Perth
|  Washington
|  Australia
|  260
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 521|521]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1813|1813]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1813|Capitol Theatre]]
|  Sydney
|  New South Wales
|  Australia
|  260
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 521|521]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1824|1824]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1824|United Artists Theatre]]
|  Detroit
|  Michigan
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
| 
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1896|1896]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1896|Regent Theatre]]
|  Adelaide
|  South Australia
|  Australia
|  260 SP
| 
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1901|1901]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1901|Tower Theatre]]
|  Philadelphia
|  Pennsylvania
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 922|922]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1902|1902]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1902|Ambassador Theatre]]
|  Perth
|  Washington
|  Australia
|  260 SP
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 950|950]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1908|1908]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1908|Kenmore Theatre]]
|  Brooklyn
|  New York
|  U.S.A.
|  260
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 900|900]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1950|1950]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 1950|Bailey Ave Theatre]]
|  Buffalo
|  New York
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 972|972]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 2040|2040]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 2040|Regent Theatre]]
|  Brisbane
|  Queensland
|  Australia
|  260
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 900|900]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 2075|2075]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 2075|Civic Theatre]]
|  Auckland
| 
|  New Zealand
|  260 SP
|  [[Wurlitzer Wiring Schedule 1073|1073]]
|-
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 2085|2085]]
| 
|  [[Wurlitzer Opus 2085|Seneca Theatre]]
|  Buffalo
|  New York
|  U.S.A.
|  260 SP
|  
|}
|}


Latest revision as of 02:01, 1 July 2025


Wurlitzer Style 260

Wurlitzer Style 260 Console
Typical console of a Style 260 (Photo from Regent Theatre - Sydney, Australia)

Console Type Curved Console
Bolsters 2
Manuals 3
Ranks 15
Tuned Percussions 7
Traps 14
Rank Information
Rank Name Lowest Pitch Notes
Trumpet 8' 61 pipes
Tuba Horn 16' 85 pipes
Diaphonic Diapason 32' 97 pipes
Tibia Clausa 16' 85 pipes
Clarinet 8' 61 pipes
Orchestral Oboe 8' 61 pipes
Kinura 8' 61 pipes
Saxophone 8' 61 pipes
String 8' 61 pipes
Viol d'Orchestre 8' 85 pipes
Viol Celeste 8' 73 pipes
Concert Flute 16' 97 pipes
Vox Humana 8' 61 pipes
Oboe Horn 8' 61 pipes
Quintadena 8' 61 pipes
Piano 85 notes
Marimba 49 notes
Cathedral Chimes 25 notes
Xylophone 37 notes
Glockenspiel 37 notes
Sleigh Bells 25 notes
Chrysoglott 49 notes
Toe Pistons Auto Horn
Steamboat Whistle
Two Birds (One in each Expression Box)
Fire Gong
Horse Hoofs
General
Two Expression Pedals with Indicating Keys
One Balanced Crescendo Pedal
Thunder Pedal (Diaphone) - Piano Pedal
Thunder Pedal (Reed) - Piano Pedal
One Double Touch Sforzando Pedal - Piano Pedal
- 1st Touch, Full Stops (wind)
- 2nd Touch, Everything
One Double Touch Sforzando Pedal - Piano Pedal
- 1st Touch, Snare Drum
- 2nd Touch, Bass Drum and Cymbal

The Wurlitzer Style 260 is one of the company's most iconic large-scale theatre organ models, which were often installed in deluxe movie palaces during the late 1920s. It is a 3-manual, 15-rank instrument that provided a powerful and versatile sound palette for silent film accompaniment, vaudeville performances, and solo concerts.


Layout – Manuals & Touches

Pedal Pedal Second Touch Accompaniment Accompaniment Second Touch Great Great Second Touch Solo Tremulants
1st & 2nd Touch Traps Switch 10 Double Touch Adjustable Combination Pistons 10 Double Touch Adjustable Combination Pistons 10 Double Touch Adjustable Combination Pistons
3 Combination Toe Pistons One Suitable Bass Tablet and Release One Suitable Bass Tablet and Release One Suitable Bass Tablet and Release
32' Diaphone 32' Diaphone 16' Contra Viol (TC) 8' Harmonic Tuba 16' Ophicleide 16' Ophicleide 16' Ophicleide Main
16' Ophicleide 16' Ophicleide - Pizzicato 16' Bourdon 8' Tibia Clausa 16' Diaphone 8' Tibia Clausa 8' Trumpet Solo
16' Diaphone 8' Tuba Horn 8' Clarinet 16' Tibia Clausa Octave 8' Tuba Horn Vox Humana
16' Tibia Clausa 8' Diaphonic Diapason Sleigh Bells 16' Clarinet (TC) Solo to Great 8' Diaphonic Diapason
16' Bourdon 8' Tibia Clausa Xylophone 16' Saxophone (TC) Solo to Great - Pizzicato 8' Tibia Clausa
8' Tuba Horn 8' Clarinet Triangle 16' Contra Viol (TC) 8' Clarinet
8' Octave 8' Saxophone 16' Bourdon 8' Orchestral Oboe
8' Tibia Clausa 8' Viol d'Orchestre 8' Trumpet 8' Kinura
8' Clarinet 8' Viol Celeste 8' Tuba Horn 8' Saxophone
8' Saxophone 8' String 8' Diaphonic Diapason 8' String
8' String 8' Oboe Horn 8' Tibia Clausa 8' Oboe Horn
8' Cello 8' Quintadena 8' Clarinet 8' Quintadena
8' Flute 8' Flute 8' Orchestral Oboe 4' Clarion
4' Flute 8' Vox Humana 8' Kinura 4' Piccolo
16' Piano 4' Piccolo 8' Saxophone Cathedral Chimes
Bass Drum 4' Viol 8' Viol d'Orchestre Xylophone
Kettle Drum 4' Octave Celeste 8' Viol Celeste Glockenspiel
Snare Drum 4' Flute 8' String Ochestral Bells (re-it)
Crash Cymbal 4' Vox Humana 8' Flute
Cymbal 2 2⁄3' Twelfth 8' Vox Humana
Great to Pedal 2' Piccolo 4' Clarion
Solo to Pedal 8' Piano 4' Piccolo
4' Piano 4' Viol
Mandolin 4' Octave Celeste
Marimba (re-it) 4' Flute
Harp 2 2⁄3' Twelfth
Chrysoglott 2' Fifteenth
Snare Drum 2' Piccolo
Tambourine 1 3⁄5' Tierce
Castanets 16' Piano
Chinese Block 8' Piano
Tom Tom 4' Piano
Marimba (re-it)
Harp
Cathedral Chimes
Xylophone
Glockenspiel
Orchestra Bells (re-it)
Sleigh Bells
Chrysoglott
Solo to Great

General Information

The Style 260 represented the pinnacle of Wurlitzer’s factory-produced, standardized three-manual instruments. It included an extensive array of orchestral and classical ranks, traps, tuned percussions, and effects to replicate a full orchestra. While some Style 260s were installed exactly as spec’d, many were customized at the request of venue owners or prominent organists.

History

Introduced in the mid-1920s, the 260 was marketed as a deluxe alternative to the more common Style 235. It was part of Wurlitzer's strategy to offer turn-key "unit orchestras" that could fill vast auditoriums with expressive sound. Around five dozen known 260s were built, with variations in stoplists and console decoration depending on customer preference and budget.

Specification Variations and Design Considerations

One of the distinguishing features on the spec sheet was the inclusion of a full 32′ Diaphone rank. However, this was frequently omitted in actual installations due to ceiling height limitations in orchestra pits and chambers. In such cases, the pedal section was often adjusted to substitute lower extensions from existing 16′ ranks, or to use resultant tones to simulate 32′ effects.

The Suitable Bass system, another unique element of the specification, was largely considered a marketing gimmick. It attempted to provide a smooth, more mellow fundamental bass tone automatically, but many organists found it to be redundant or underwhelming in practice.

Organists often requested enhancements to the tonal resources of the instrument. A common customization was the extension of the Tuba Mirabilis (on 10″ wind) down to 8′ pitch, which was not part of the standard 260 specification. This gave the instrument a middle ground in its solo voice and reinforced the upperwork with added power and gravitas.

Notable Installations

- Loew’s State Theatre, New York, NY (Customized with additional ranks)

- Paramount Theatre, Oakland, CA (Known for its powerful Tuba and grand scale)

Perception and Legacy

While not as common as smaller styles like the Style D, Style E, or the Style F, the Style 260 has gained legendary status among theatre organists and enthusiasts for its grandeur and flexibility. Surviving examples—especially those restored to original specification—are treasured for their immense tonal resources and expressive capability.

List of Known Installations

Opus Year Installed Location City State Country Style Wiring Schedule
344 Tivoli Theatre Chicago Illinois U.S.A. 260 SP
383 Ascher Capitol Theatre Cincinnati Ohio U.S.A. 260 SP
404 Liberty Theatre Great Falls Montana U.S.A. 260 521
501 Lafayette Theatre Buffalo New York U.S.A. 260 SP
505 Grauman Egyptian Theatre Hollywood California U.S.A. 260 521
520 Rialto Theatre New York New York U.S.A. 260 521
541 Circle Theatre Indianapolis Indiana U.S.A. 260 SP
558 Sheas Hippodrome Theatre Toronto Ontario Canada 260 SP 906
568 Elmwood Theatre Buffalo New York U.S.A. 260 SP
585 Sheas Hippodrome Theatre Buffalo New York U.S.A. 260 SP
637 C T P Co Melbourne Victoria Australia 260 521
839 Rivoli Theatre New York New York U.S.A. 260 521
870 Albee Theatre Brooklyn New York U.S.A. 260 SP
935 State Theatre Cleveland Ohio U.S.A. 260 521
943 Capitol Theatre Chicago Illinois U.S.A. 260 SP 562
959 State Theatre Minneapolis Minnesota U.S.A. 260 SP 599
978 Plaza Theatre London England UK 260 521
987 Diversey (Century) Theatre Chicago Illinois U.S.A. 260 SP 609
1041 Harding Theatre Chicago Illinois U.S.A. 260 SP 618
1044 Riding Club Chicago Illinois U.S.A. 260 629
1097 Howard / Paramount Theatre Atlanta Georgia U.S.A. 260 SP
1099 Store Demo Organ Chicago Illinois U.S.A. 260 SP 636
1115 Keith'S Memorial / Savoy Theatre Boston Massachusetts U.S.A. 260 SP 654
1173 Newman Theatre Kansas City Missouri U.S.A. 260 521
1195 Terminal Theatre Chicago Illinois U.S.A. 260 4M 676
1196 North Park Theatre Buffalo New York U.S.A. 260 SP 682
1198 Paramount Theatre(Olympia) Miami Florida U.S.A. 260 521
1203 Stanley Theatre Camden New Jersey U.S.A. 260 SP 680
1323 Scollay Sq Theatre Boston Massachusetts U.S.A. 260 SP
1341 Palace Theatre Cleveland Ohio U.S.A. 260 SP
1393 Keiths Theatre Atlanta Georgia U.S.A. 260 SP 724
1404 Capitol (Paramount) Theatre St Paul Minnesota U.S.A. 260 SP 749
1406 Fox 14Th St Theatre New York New York U.S.A. 260 SP
1407 Keith Theatre Columbus Ohio U.S.A. 260 SP
1473 Famous Pl Texas Theatre San Antonio Texas U.S.A. 260 SP 764
1490 Kensington Theatre Buffalo New York U.S.A. 260 SP
1541 Chinese Theatre Hollywood California U.S.A. 260 SP 791
1555 Lexington Ave Theatre New York New York U.S.A. 260 SP 778
1569 Famous Players (Florida) Theatre Jacksonville Florida U.S.A. 260 SP
1592 Avalon Theatre Chicago Illinois U.S.A. 260 SP
1647 Loews Capitol Theatre Washington District of Columbia U.S.A. 260 SP
1657 Capitol Theatre Vancouver British Columbia Canada 260 SP
1680 Keith'S Albee Theatre Cincinnati Ohio U.S.A. 260 SP 819
1726 Denver Theatre Denver Colorado U.S.A. 260 SP
1731 United Artists Theatre Los Angeles California U.S.A. 260 SP
1752 Madison Theatre Ridgewood New Jersey U.S.A. 260 SP 859
1757 Mosque Auditorium Richmond Virginia U.S.A. 260 SP 855
1778 Strand Theatre Portland Maine U.S.A. 260 SP
1788 Stanley Theatre Pittsburgh Pennsylvania U.S.A. 260 SP 828
1793 Chester Theatre Bronx New York U.S.A. 260 SP
1808 Capitol Theatre - Not Installed Perth Washington Australia 260 521
1813 Capitol Theatre Sydney New South Wales Australia 260 521
1824 United Artists Theatre Detroit Michigan U.S.A. 260 SP
1896 Regent Theatre Adelaide South Australia Australia 260 SP
1901 Tower Theatre Philadelphia Pennsylvania U.S.A. 260 SP 922
1902 Ambassador Theatre Perth Washington Australia 260 SP 950
1908 Kenmore Theatre Brooklyn New York U.S.A. 260 900
1950 Bailey Ave Theatre Buffalo New York U.S.A. 260 SP 972
2040 Regent Theatre Brisbane Queensland Australia 260 900
2075 Civic Theatre Auckland New Zealand 260 SP 1073
2085 Seneca Theatre Buffalo New York U.S.A. 260 SP

See Also

References

  • Junchen, David L. Encyclopedia of the American Theatre Organ
  • Williams, Terry. Theatre Organ Stops and Styles: A Comprehensive Guide
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