Constructed between 1923 and 1925, The Strand has remained
Shreveport's center of cultural activity. Once part of the Saenger chain
of theatres, it was constructed with no regard to cost. Included in the
original construction, was a Robert Morton organ. The instrument is one
of the finest produced by that firm.
Infrared view of interior shows the full 1614 seat capacity
of the facility. When constructed, seating was 2250.
View of one of the two organ grills.
THE ORGAN
Like most Saenger theaters, this one had a Robert Morton
organ constructed in 1925. Scribblings on the chamber walls indicate that
the instrument was installed between June 1 and July3 of 1925. R.W. Gimpel
oversaw the installation and signed his name to the wall. He was assisted
by Ted Brady. The voicer was H.W. Sutton. While the instrument bears the
Robert Morton name, investigation indicates that the console was built
by the Wicks Company of Highland, Il.
