The 2 manual, seven rank organ (Circa 1926) was originally
installed in the Famous Players Theatre in Pueblo, Colorado.
Cal Christensen’s love of Wurlitzers began in 1971 when he purchased
the organ and installed it in the Arcade Movie Theatre he
owned. It was installed to accompany
silent movies that were shown. Gaylord
Carter traveled to Salt Lake City on several occasions to accompany movies.
When Cal sold the theatre, he removed the organ and reinstalled
it in his home. It became the “heart”
of the expanded organ which is listed here for sale. The organ is currently installed in the home of Cal Christensen
in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Cal’s love of the mighty Wurlitzer led him to open two
additional businesses including Pipes and Pizza in Salt Lake City
and Pipes and Pizza 2 in Provo, Utah. This organ was Cal’s fifth installation. His recent death requires the sale of this
wonderful instrument. The family would
also consider selling the beautiful home located in Emigration Canyon with the
organ.