This is a Wurlitzer Military Band Organ, Style 146B. Built by the Rudolph Wurlitzer Company, ca 1925. The organ is supposed to recreate the sound of a 20-piece military band, with percussion instruments that include bass drum, snare drums, cymbals, and xylophones, as well as pipes to reproduce the sounds of trumpets, trombones, flutes, and violins.
This band organ is operated by paper rolls based on Wurlitzer's unique, 46 note roll scale, "Style 150".
Our Model 146B has duplex roll frames, allowing continuous playing, one roll rewinds as the other is playing.
An electric motor mounted on the top uses a belt to drive a crankshaft that powers both the air bellows that feed the various music pipes as well as the roll mechanism.
The band organ was originally intended to be used with a carousel out of doors. A perferated sheet of plexie glass has been placed over the front opening to reduce the volume of the instrument inside the carousel building.
Outside Visible
Snare Drum on proper right
Bass Drum with cymbal on proper left
Inside
16 Octave Violin Pipes
3 Wooden Trombones
3 Octave Stopped Bass Pipes
15 Wooden Trumpets
15 Stopped Flute Pipes
16 Violin Pipes
9 Open Pipes
Bottom
3 Open Bass Pipes
9 Stopped Accompaniment Pipes
16 Stopped Melody Pipes
Bells
16 Bell Bars, playing form the musical roll.
Object History
The band organ was purchased and restored by the Friends of the Carousel to replace the original organ that had been sold before the carousel was acquired for the Burnaby Village Museum. The Friends of the Carousel bought this machine from a collector in Spokane, Washington. He had obtained it from a closed down travelling carnival company in Reno, Nevada. They had used it with a carousel in the American mid-west.
Photograph of a four row Parker Carousel "Carry Us All" in Alum Rock Park in San Jose, California. The Tangley calliaphone (air blown instrument similar to a calliope) is visible on the left. The carousel operator was V. L. Taplin (not pictured).
Photograph of a four row Parker Carousel "Carry Us All" in Alum Rock Park in San Jose, California. The Tangley calliaphone (air blown instrument similar to a calliope) is visible on the left. The carousel operator was V. L. Taplin (not pictured).
Photographer identifies himself / location as: "-JOHNSON-/ PHOTO/ SAN JOSE" and adds "PARKER CARRY US ALL USING TANGLEY CALLIOPE/ OPERATED BY V. L. TAPLIN, ALUM ROCK PARK, SAN JOSE, CAL."
Photograph a restoration volunteer (possibly Barry Blomskog) working on the front panel of the Wurlitzer band organ. Restoration work on the C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel and the Wurlitzer band organ took place at the Texaco warehouse located at the base of Burnaby Mountain on Burrard Inlet.
Photograph a restoration volunteer (possibly Barry Blomskog) working on the front panel of the Wurlitzer band organ. Restoration work on the C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel and the Wurlitzer band organ took place at the Texaco warehouse located at the base of Burnaby Mountain on Burrard Inlet.
Photograph of musicians performing on stage at Burnaby Rhododendron Festival. Sign hanging behind performers reads "Century Garden Stage". The musicians are performing on an outdoor stage located in Century Gardens near Deer Lake.
Photograph of musicians performing on stage at Burnaby Rhododendron Festival. Sign hanging behind performers reads "Century Garden Stage". The musicians are performing on an outdoor stage located in Century Gardens near Deer Lake.
Photograph of a band of three seniors, possibly called Pacific Tunes, performing. They are wearing Hawaiian-print clothing and playing the drums, piano, and accordion.
Photograph of a band of three seniors, possibly called Pacific Tunes, performing. They are wearing Hawaiian-print clothing and playing the drums, piano, and accordion.
Photograph of Ryan Karchut playing the violin with Alsi Zenkes playing the piano in rehearsal for the annual Cavalcade of Stars held at Michael J. Fox theatre.
Photograph of Ryan Karchut playing the violin with Alsi Zenkes playing the piano in rehearsal for the annual Cavalcade of Stars held at Michael J. Fox theatre.
Photograph children riding the C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel while it was in operation inside Playland at the Provincial National Exhibition "PNE". Carousel horse on the far left is named "Allegro"
Photograph children riding the C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel while it was in operation inside Playland at the Provincial National Exhibition "PNE". Carousel horse on the far left is named "Allegro"
Photograph of the C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel while it was in operation inside Playland at the Provincial National Exhibition "PNE". Carousel horse named "Vivian" is in the foreground.
Photograph of the C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel while it was in operation inside Playland at the Provincial National Exhibition "PNE". Carousel horse named "Vivian" is in the foreground.
Photograph detail of supports and rooftop interior of the C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel while it was in operation inside Playland at the Provincial National Exhibition "PNE".
Photograph detail of supports and rooftop interior of the C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel while it was in operation inside Playland at the Provincial National Exhibition "PNE".
Photograph detail of lower section of C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel horse with pole and stirrups. Photograph was taken while the carousel was in operation inside Playland at the Provincial National Exhibition "PNE".
Photograph detail of lower section of C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel horse with pole and stirrups. Photograph was taken while the carousel was in operation inside Playland at the Provincial National Exhibition "PNE".
Photograph of the Kudson sisters; five-and-a-half year old Elizabeth and three year old Sarah on a boat-themed amusement ride at Playland in Vancouver. Their father, Bob Knudson, is standing at the railing watching over them. C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel is visible in the background.
Photograph of the Kudson sisters; five-and-a-half year old Elizabeth and three year old Sarah on a boat-themed amusement ride at Playland in Vancouver. Their father, Bob Knudson, is standing at the railing watching over them. C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel is visible in the background.
Photograph of the Kudson sisters; five-and-a-half year old Elizabeth and three year old Sarah on a boat-themed amusement ride at Playland in Vancouver. The C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel is visible in the background.
Photograph of the Kudson sisters; five-and-a-half year old Elizabeth and three year old Sarah on a boat-themed amusement ride at Playland in Vancouver. The C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel is visible in the background.
Photograph of top level of scenery on the doghouse of the C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel while it was in operation inside Playland at the Provincial National Exhibition "PNE".
Photograph of top level of scenery on the doghouse of the C.W. Parker no. 119 carousel while it was in operation inside Playland at the Provincial National Exhibition "PNE".
Photograph of an unidentified woman standing next to a horse on a small carousel amusement park ride at the Burnaby Rhododendron Festival at Century Park. The Rhodendron Festival was part of the Burnaby Centennial '71 celebrations.
Photograph of an unidentified woman standing next to a horse on a small carousel amusement park ride at the Burnaby Rhododendron Festival at Century Park. The Rhodendron Festival was part of the Burnaby Centennial '71 celebrations.
Photograph of a Canadian Patriotic Fund stage set with adult players in costume and a woman at the piano, off stage. The Canadian Patriotic Fund was established during World War I to provide adequate support and comfort to wives and other dependents of those men who had volunteered their services t…
Emulsion measures 11 x 15.5 cm on the glass; entire glass plate measures 12 x 16 cm
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487-033
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2008-18
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Photograph of a Canadian Patriotic Fund stage set with adult players in costume and a woman at the piano, off stage. The Canadian Patriotic Fund was established during World War I to provide adequate support and comfort to wives and other dependents of those men who had volunteered their services to their Country. The Governor General of Canada was President and the Minister of Finance was Treasurer.
Photograph of musical director Lloyd Nicholson playing the piano while dancers are in the background auditioning for "Guys and Dolls" at Douglas College in New Westminster.
Photograph of musical director Lloyd Nicholson playing the piano while dancers are in the background auditioning for "Guys and Dolls" at Douglas College in New Westminster.
1 digital file ( 4 min., 30 sec ) : digital , col., si.
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Item consists of one silent colour film and opens with Sharon McLean's birthday party with family and friends gathered around and continues with some boys playing guitars and McLean family members looking on. The film then switches to views on a golf course with people playing a round of golf, foll…
1 digital file ( 4 min., 30 sec ) : digital , col., si.
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567-001-11
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2014-03
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Item consists of one silent colour film and opens with Sharon McLean's birthday party with family and friends gathered around and continues with some boys playing guitars and McLean family members looking on. The film then switches to views on a golf course with people playing a round of golf, followed by a large group of people playing a game of egg toss outdoors, family on a beach, children reading in sleeping bags, Brad McLean's birthday and birthday cake and young Teresa McLean walking under a table in the family kitchen. The film ends with the McLean family swimming at an outdoor swimming pool.
Collected by editorial for use in a June 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "John McCulloch does most of his composing in his basement studio. He's nominated for two Jessie Awards, for best music and best sounddesign."