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Florence (Sun Sing) Theatre
75-85 East Broadway
New York, N.Y. 10002
The 980-seat Florence Theatre opened in 1911 as a home to both Yiddish vaudeville and motion pictures. In 1942, the theatre had been rechristened the New Canton Theatre and featured performances of Chinese opera and variety acts. In 1950, the Chinese language films were shown (sometimes with English subtitles) and the name was changed to the Sun Sing Theatre. In 1960, the theatre was scheduled for demolition when faced with the addition of an upper deck to the Manhattan Bridge far above. However, city engineers were able to save the theatre and the adjoining retail space, through the use of innovative bridge supports which only caused the theatre’s seat count to be reduced. In 1972, the theatre began to feature a mixed program of film and stage performances. The Sun Sing Theatre closed in 1993. |
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Wurlitzer Organ Company
North Tonawanda, N.Y. – Opus 418 (1921)
Electro-pneumatic action
Style 160
2 manuals, 6 ranks, 4 tuned percussion, 17 traps, piano console
This organ has a factory date of May 27, 1921. |
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Pedal – 32 notes
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Bass |
8 |
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Flute |
16 |
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Bourdon |
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Bass Drum |
8 |
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Open Diapason |
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Kettle Drum |
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Cello |
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Cymbal |
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Accompaniment (Manual I) –- 61 notes
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8 |
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Trumpet |
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Piano |
8 |
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Open Diapason |
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Mandolin |
8 |
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Salicional |
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Snare Drum |
8 |
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Viol Celeste [TC] |
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Tambourine |
8 |
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Flute |
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Castanets |
4 |
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Salicet |
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Chinese Block |
4 |
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Octave Celeste |
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Flute |
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Five Adjustable Combination Pistons |
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(Accomp. & Pedal) |
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Solo (Manual II) – 61 notes
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Bourdon |
4 |
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Salicet |
8 |
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Trumpet |
4 |
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Octave Celeste |
8 |
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Open Diapason |
4 |
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Flute |
8 |
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Salicional |
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Cathedral Chimes |
8 |
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Viol Celeste [TC] |
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Xylophone |
8 |
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Flute |
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Glockenspiel |
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Vox Humana |
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Five Adjustable Combination Pistons |
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(Solo & Pedal) |
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General
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One Balanced Expression Pedal |
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General Tremulant |
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Vox Humana Tremulant |
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Effects (operated by pistons)
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| Sleigh Bells |
Fire Gong |
Train |
| Horse Hoofs |
Siren |
Fire Gong [re-it] |
| Bird |
Triangle |
Steamboat Whistle |
| Auto Horn |
Surf |
Tom-Tom |
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| Door Bell (push button) |
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Sources:
Cinema Treasures web site: http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/10396
Junchen, David L., comp. and ed. by Jeff Weiler. The WurliTzer Pipe Organ – An Illustrated History. Chicago: The American Theatre Organ Society, 2005.
Kaufmann, Preston J. Encyclopedia of the American Theatre Organ, Vol. 3. Pasadena: Showcase Publications, 1995. |
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