Finally Home.

The following three days were spent moving the organ components into secure storage at the Broward Center. Much hard work was now ahead of our heros and the hardy souls of the South Florida Theatre Organ Society (SFTOS). They were about to become aware of the magnitude of the tasks that they had gotten themselves into.
WurliTzer Opus 1623 was now officially the legal property of the SFTOS and they were now charged with design, engineering, restoration and fundraising before installation could begin. As part of these obligations, SFTOS began to assemble a portfolio of documents that would enable them to proceed. From noted theatre designer, Joseph DuciBella, came a contemporary design for pipe chamber facade pipes. Utilizing that design, SFTOS member Dennis Wilhelm was able to generate a full color computer rendering .
A pipe organ consultant's report on the situation was authored by Jeff Weiler of Witchita, Kansas. Following a thorough site inspection and examination of the disassembled piles of organ parts, Mr. Weiler 's report concluded, " The theatre and this organ are IDEALLY suited for each other."
The Broward Center's CEO and President, Mark Nerenhausen, receieved the consultant's report and presented it to the center's Board of Directors, along with the design studies for the pipe chambers. Following a presentation by SFTOS Vice President Michael Kinerk, at their June 3rd meeting, the Board formally approved, in concept, the WurliTzer installation project.
Presently, restoration of the instrument is ongoing. Architectural detail
drawings are being compiled and fundraising has begun in earnest.

Because the Amaturo theatre is the home of the county school board's
award winning "Student Enrichment in Arts and Sciences" programs, it is foreseen that this installation of Opus 1623 will enable many who have never heard Theatre Pipe Organ to experience the sounds for the first time. User groups of the theatre have expressed an overwhelming desire to utilize the WurliTzer in their presentations.
With the continuing help of our friends, both old ones and new, we will provide the audiences of South Florida with a musical and cultural heritage for many years to come. Thank You for your attention and don't be afraid to ask questions.

Design work is underway, as is fund raising. At this point, patients is a virtue. Interested parties may obtain further information by contacting Bruce Hannover at BruceH8552@AOL.com .... or by clicking here.

Let's take a look inside the Amaturo Theatre.

The Amaturo Theatre as it is now, before the installation of WurliTzer Opus #1623. The Amaturo is an intimate theatre seating approximately 600.

This is a view from the house right boxes, where the pipes will eventually be installed. There will also be pipes installed on the house left box as well.

An artist rendering of the placement of the soon to be installed pipes.

Another shot of the WurliTzer console.

One of the two blowers that make it all come together.

The console and some of the percussions right after it arrived at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

A restored regulator being moved into the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Tubes and Diapasons coming off the truck at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Tuned Percussions including sleigh bells.

A truck full of various parts to our WurliTzer.

Now, lets take a look at the restoration that is currently going on.

Home Installation 1 Installation 2 Restoration

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