Dixon Theatre Barton Organ

Here is a slide show video of the new 3/12 Barton organ that now lives in the Dixon Theatre in Historic Dixon, IL. The restoration and installation was performed by Carlton Smith Pipe Organ Restorations where I work. The slide show shows images of the theatre interior as well as selected shots of the console during restoration and in its new home. The music is me performing It's Delovely during its demonstration performance, and it certainly is!

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[Chicagofan312]

Yes it was. i lifted up the cover it had over it and took a peak and i saw keyboards just like the ones on the organ. plus it wasnt in the auditorium

[wurlitzer60]

trust me :) I work for the company that restored and installed the Barton pipe organ in this theatre. That is me playin it. The Barton console you see in this video isn't what you saw in the lobby.

Cheers!

[Chicagofan312]

How did they get it on stage?

When i went there last month it was on the 2nd floor balcony landing.

[wurlitzer60]

This isn't what you saw in the balcony/lobby. This is the new theatre pipe organ..... the real deal. That thing you saw in the lobby is still there. I looked at it, could be a lowrey or something.

[wurli815]

I agree with you - it certainly is Delovely. The console is beautiful and the organ sounds magnificent. The Barton (well Dennison) Post Horn gets through but is not over-bearing. Well done guys !

[wurlitzer60]

Thanks! Actually the post horn is a new Trivo. It was a little over bearing at first so it got a little regulation work

[andyt1424]

Of what material are most Barton consoles made of?

[chem100]

Really, really, really like your style!!! Thanks so much for uploading!!!

[snowman5676]

I still can't believe they didn't move the one in Chicago Stadium across the street. That would have made the new arena worth going to.

[joe22twentytoo]

excellent

[latribe]

A true Unit Orchestra!

[globaldenny]

Simply stunning!

[bartonorgan]

Instrument, artist and restoration team. Fantastic!

[RialtoTwo]

Great playing and the Barton sounds good.

[KPO7029]

Great job by Carlton Smith Restorations on this one! I enjoyed seeing the step by step photos as you and Carlton restored it in your Indy shop! Hope to visit there again soon!

[Chicagofan312]

Wait where is it then?