Dear friends,  It is with great pleasure I announce that, after
thousands of hours of labor and untold investment, the long-awaited
restoration of the Norumbega Park Wurlitzer 146-B carousel organ is
at last complete.

From the beginning I made the objective to return this artifact as
close to factory-original condition as possible.  It appears that
this goal has been achieved, and without exception it is very special.
Only forty instruments of this model were built, and today only a small
handful survive.  In respect to its historical significance, it
deserved the utmost quality restoration.

Special acknowledgement for this project is directed to Dana Johnson
who provided extensive machining and fabrication of scarce components.
Dana's technical advisement was paramount in making this restoration
possible.

Likewise, Pam Hessey must be acknowledged for her outstanding talents
in restoring the façade.  Not only was Pam able to forensically
determine the original color scheme buried below the layers of park
paint, but she was also able to recover the original art work.  Her
experience as a recognized expert in carousel animal restoration has
returned the façade to its original splendor.  Finally, recognition
must go to Art Reblitz for his years of inspiration and advice to
pursue fine craftsmanship and avoid the all-too-common temptations for
short cuts and rushed work.

Hopefully you will have the opportunity to witness this fine piece of
American history in person.  In the meantime you are invited to view
a video sampler on YouTube for your enjoyment.  Please visit the
following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6MJfMDpBt8 

This organ was shipped new in April of 1925 to Norumbega Park in Newton,
Massachusetts.  Norumbega was a very historically significant amusement
park that closed forever in 1963.  A historical society for the park
has established a web page here:  http://www.norumbegapark.com/ 

Rob Goodale
Las Vegas, Nevada