Allen Organ Company Museum Tour Analog Transistor Years: 1959-1970

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 console styles were 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

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.