YouFoundSharpe on March 18th, 2023:
Stentor organ was to have additional stops including stops on 50-100 inches of wind, but was never realized.
Database Manager on August 15th, 2011:
Updated through online information from Paul Marchesano. -- 8' Centennial Tuba (61 pipes, 25" w.p.), unenclosed, installed 2010. Playable from the Stentor Division manual. Console is connected to Peterson solid state combination action. Original vacuum pneumatic and magnets still move the stop tablets. Most of the organ runs on original electric relays.
Database Manager on December 28th, 2007:
Updated through on-line information from Ray Biswanger. -- Original instrument designed by George Ashdown Audsley. Additions by the Wanamaker Organ Shop
Database Manager on July 3rd, 2007:
Updated through on-line information from Nikola Sizgorich.
Database Manager on April 2nd, 2006:
Updated through on-line information from Angela G. Saunders, DMA. -- The orchestral division is currently inoperable, awaiting restoration. Extensive renovations to the store are being carried out this summer, as part of the transition to Macy's. I do not know how much of this work involves the organ.
Database Manager on March 30th, 2006:
Updated through on-line information from Angela Saunders. -- As of this writing, the instrument has undergone considerable repair in the last 5 years. Most of it is now playable, although more work requires to be done with the Swell and Choir divisions. The console has been rebuilt using Peterson solid state switching.
Database Manager on October 30th, 2004:
Status Note: There 1994.
Database Manager on October 30th, 2004:
"Organ began as Los Angeles Art Organ for Kansas City Convention Hall. Installed at 1904 World's Fair, St. Louis, MO. Stored, then enlarged to 6m, 451 stops by Wanamaker staff for Grand Court of Wanamaker's. Building purchased by Macy's then Hecht's."