Spreckels Organ Pavillion - San Diego, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 32° 43.798 W 117° 09.024
11S E 485907 N 3621362
One of the world's largest organ. Constructed for the 1915 World Fair.
Waymark Code: WM47CJ
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/17/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Hikenutty
Views: 35

Spreckels Organ Pavilion was constructed for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition in Balboa Park. It is located at the corner of President's Way and Pan American Road East in the park.

The Organ was built by Austin Organs, Inc. as their Opus #453. It has 73 ranks totaling 4518 pipes and faces north to protect the Organ from sun and rain. Unfortunately, that means the audience is often facing the sun or rain during concerts. Wikipedia
Original Name of Structure (during fair): Spreckels Organ Pavilion

Current Name of Structure: Spreckels Organ Pavilion

Architect/Designer: Harrison Albright

Fair Name: Panama-California Exposition

Location: San Diego,CA

Year of Fair: 1915

Website Proof: [Web Link]

Theme of Fair: Not listed

Website Reference: Not listed

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