Robert Morton Organ Co.
Opus 2543, 1930
Loew's 175th Street Theatre / Rev. Ike's / Palace Church / United Palace
4041 Broadway at 175th Street
New York City: Manhattan, NY, US
23 Ranks - 1,643 Pipes
Instrument ID: 49036 ● Builder ID: 5328 ● Location ID: 43176
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CONSOLES
Builder: Unknown
Position: Console on Lift
Design: Horseshoe
Pedalboard Type: Concave Radiating (Details Unknown)
Features:
4 Manuals (61 Notes)32 Note Pedal2 Divisions23 Stops23 RegistersElectrical Key ActionElectrical Stop Action✓ Combination Thumb Piston(s)✓ Combination Toe Piston(s)Stop Layout: Stop Keys in Horseshoe Curves
Expression Type: Balanced Expression Shoes/Pedals (Details Unknown)
Combination Action: Setterboard
Control System: Unknown or N/A
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DETAILS
This instrument is: Extant and Not Playable in this location
Updated through online information from Grant Chapman.
Database Manager on November 17th, 2011:
Identified through online information from William Dunklin. -- In the late 1920's Loew's theatres built 5 grand halls in the New York area billed as the Loew's Wonder Theatres. The Loew's 175th Street Theatre was the last of these to open. Each of the 5 theatres was equipped with a nearly identical IV/23 Robert Morton organ. Though all 5 buildings still exist, this is the only one of the 5 to retain its original organ in place. Loew's transferred the property to the United Church in 1969. It is also known as the Palace Church, the Palace Cathedral, Reverend Ike's and/or the United Palace. It is also used as a concert venue.
Webpage Links: The United Church - New York City , The United Church
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