Unknown Builder
1988
Originally W. W. Kimball Co. (Opus 7113, 1933)
First Baptist Church of Geneva
2300 South Street
Geneva, IL, US
46 Ranks
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CONSOLES
Builder: Unknown
Position: Movable Console
Design: Traditional With Roll Top
Pedalboard Type: Concave Radiating (Meeting AGO Standards)
Features:
4 Manuals (61 Notes)32 Note Pedal5 Divisions43 RegistersElectrical Key ActionElectrical Stop Action✓ Combination Thumb Piston(s)✓ Combination Toe Piston(s)✓ Coupler Thumb Piston(s)✓ Coupler Toe Piston(s)✓ Sforzando Thumb Piston(s)✓ Sforzando Toe Piston(s)Stop Layout: Drawknobs in Vertical Rows on Angled Jambs
Expression Type: Balanced Expression Shoes/Pedals (Meeting AGO Standards)
Combination Action: Computerized/Digital
Control System: Unknown or N/A
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DETAILS
This instrument is: Extant and Playable in this location
Identified through on-line information from Joshua McClure. -- The organ was originally built for Thorne Hall located on Northwestern University's law campus in Chicago, IL. The building was demolished for more classroom space in the early 80's and the organ was bought at auction by the church in 1984. Removed by the congregation, insured and stored in an area barn it was later installed in the church and dedicated in 1988. The organ was updated from pneumatic operation to digital computer in 1996 by G.M. Buck organ company of Grand Rapids, MI. The current curator (since 2005) has been Erickson, Christian and Associates of Glen Ellyn (Dean Christian).
Related Instrument Entries: W. W. Kimball Co. (Opus 7113, 1933)
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