Renovation

Even though the Kellogg Mansion was constructed in 1926, it is a credit to the craftsmanship of the architect and builders that only minimal structural repair was required in the renovation. The construction project of 1998 took only five months to complete. The weathered features of the house, such as the plumbing fixtures, wrought iron banisters on both the master bedroom verandas, and the wall light sconces in the living room, were meticulously restored and recreated to precisely match the original item and appear just as they did when the house was first occupied. In fact, the only additions to the original construction are an upgraded electrical system, interior ventilation, and irrigation system, as well as a wheelchair access ramp and restroom. Mr. Kellogg's original pipe organ from the Skinner Company was replaced by a Wurlitzer Theater Pipe Organ that was originally installed in the Granada Theater, Ontario, CA in 1925, where it was used to provide musical accompaniment for silent movies, as well as for intermissions and occasional concerts. Wurlitzer was the leading world manufacturer of theater organs. These organs are very versatile musically and can be used to play classical as well as popular music of all kinds. The KHP Wurlitzer is equipped with a 3- keyboard console with a modern processor-control system with extensive memory to hold preset registrations of pipe voices to accommodate musical pipe organ settings for up to eight organists or very complex settings for the most demanding concert use. But the lush and emotionally moving sounds of the organ are produced by the original Mighty Wurlitzer pipes housed in the basement chamber and communicated to the historic living room of the mansion to envelope the audience in musical pleasure without peer. The organ is available for use as an unforgettable touch for any KHP event, including weddings, receptions, concerts, accompaniment to silent films, luncheon and dinners, or other special occasions where the unique combination of the ambience of historic Kellogg House and its magnificent organ will make a lasting impression.

To learn more, please visit the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library at:
www.csupomona.edu/~wkkahl

If you have any event related questions or like to host an event at Kellogg House Pomona,
please contact us at: khpevents@csupomona.edu