Cedar Rapids Flood Update – June 12, 2008 4:42 PM
As you may already be aware, Cedar Rapids, IA and the surrounding communities have been ravaged by record setting floods over the past several days.
CRATOS raised the organ console at the Paramount Theatre to its highest level on Wednesday afternoon in anticipation of the flood. On the morning of June 12, 2008, the flood waters were reported to have entered the theatre. We are awaiting further updates on the status of the theatre and it’s original installation Wurlitzer.
A few blocks away, the original installation 3/14 Rhinestone Barton is also up on its console lift. Reports on the condition of that theatre are not yet in.
We are watching and waiting for more information on the organs, and our community.
As more information on the Wurlitzer and Barton are available
