Turchan Residence - 2/12 Wurlitzer
Portland, Oregon
 
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The Turchan Wurlitzer (opus #173) was originally installed in Portland's Majestic Theatre. It was purchased by Paul Turchan in the 1960's and combined with other Wurlitzer, Gottfried and Morton parts to make a two-chamber, 12 rank instrument.

 

The Turchan home was a frequent gathering spot for early ATOE meetings and jam sessions. It was also a featured home installation during the 1964 Western Regional and 1966 National ATOE meetings.

The expanded instrument required two blowers, one for each chamber.

 
After Paul Turchan's death, the instrument sat unused for many years until it was purchased in 1997 by Bob & Michele Rusczyk. It is now playing in their Vancouver, Washington home.

Turchan console, c.1973
 

A young Jonas Nordwall performs for ATOE members at the Turchan home in October, 1964.

Turchan console, c.1969