The much-loved Wurlitzer from the former Glasgow Odeon Cinema, owned by a Scottish Cinema Organ Trust member, may have to be broken up and sold off for spares. Members have been in touch with Glasgow City Council and suggested a range of homes for it, including the new Museum of Transport, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and the city's Burrell Collection gallery, but the council isn't interested. "It would be tragic if it has to be broken up, and if any Old Glory reader could help us find a home for it, we would appreciate it." Readers who think they may be able to help find a home for the Glasgow Odeon organ should contact lan Macnaught, tel. 0141 632 5811 or email enquiries@pollokshawsburghhall.co.uk
The organ is a Compton, 4 manual/10 ranks. Its one of the 4 Paramount compton organs built in the UK. Paramount Tottenham Court Rd, Paramount Liverpool, Paramount Birmingham and the Paramount Glasgow.