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Henry Aldridge, Rupert Otto, and Newton Bates with the Barton Organ at Michigan Theater, February 1979 Photographer: Larry E. Wright

Henry Aldridge, Rupert Otto, and Newton Bates with the Barton Organ at Michigan Theater, February 1979 image
Year:
1979
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, February 11, 1979
Caption:
Over a half-century old, the mighty Barton pipe organ in the Michigan Theatre is one of only two such instruments played regularly in the U.S. Not [sic] its future is uncertain and that saddens the likes of Hanry [sic] Aldridge, Below left, Rupert Otto, center, and Newton Bates who have lovingly played at its console since they helped restore it in 1971.
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David J. Lau examines the Barton Organ at the Michigan Theater, December 1973 Photographer: Cecil Lockard

David J. Lau examines the Barton Organ at the Michigan Theater, December 1973 image
Year:
1973
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, December 2, 1973
Caption:
David J. Lau of the Ann Arbor chapter of the Motor City Organ Society looks down the horn pipes of the Barton organ in the Michigan Theater.
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Henry Aldridge and Newton Bates Pose with Barton Organ at Michigan Theater, January 1993 Photographer: Kyndell Thompson

Henry Aldridge and Newton Bates Pose with Barton Organ at Michigan Theater, January 1993 image
Year:
1993
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, January 31, 1993
Caption:
Henry Aldridge, left, and Newton Bates have been playing the organ at the Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., for 20 years without pay.
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Behind The Marquee: Episode 34 - Barton Organ Restoration

Nick is joined by Michigan Theater house organist David Hufford to discuss his work to restore the historic Barton Organ, what makes it unique, a bit of its history, and what it’s like to accompany a silent film or sing-along.

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Parent Issue
Ann Arbor News, January 5, 1928
Day
5
Month
January
Year
1928
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