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Analog Transistor Years: 1959-1970 -- continued
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Sheraton 15 Theatre Organ
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Home Organs
During the 1960s, Allen entered the growing home organ market. As with its church instruments, Allen home
organs developed a reputation for being built to last. The consoles were built to the standards of fine furniture. A wide
variety of consoles styles were also available, ranging from curved "horseshoe" designs reminiscent of the Wurlitzer theatre
organs, to consoles decorated with French provincial or oriental motifs.
T-44 theatre Organ
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The Theatre Compact
Perhaps the Allen that was greeted with the most enthusiasm during this time was the Theatre Compact. The world's first
spinet theatre organ, the Theatre Compact "scooped" the market. Another popular theatre spinet, the Allen
Organette, was found in homes throughout the country, including that of the popular entertainer Jackie Gleason.
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