Stephen J. Russell (& Co.)
2008
Originally Wm. Johnson & Son (Opus 796, 1893)
The Smithfield Church
Church
Amenia, NY, US
8 Ranks - 406 Pipes
Instrument ID: 49290 ● Builder ID: 5465 ● Location ID: 43377
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CONSOLES
Builder: Unknown
Position: Keydesk Attached
Design: Traditional With Hinged Doors That Enclose Keyboards
Pedalboard Type: Concave Radiating (Details Unknown)
Features:
2 Manuals 27 Note Pedal3 Divisions8 Stops8 RegistersMechanical (Unknown) Key ActionMechanical Stop ActionStop Layout: Drawknobs in Horizontal Rows on Flat Jambs
Expression Type: Balanced Expression Shoes/Pedals (Meeting AGO Standards)
Combination Action: Fixed Mechanical
Control System: Unknown or N/A
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DETAILS
This instrument is: Extant and Playable in this location
The organ was given to the Smithfield Church by the First Congregational Church of Kent, Connecticut when they decided to replace their real pipe organ with a computer imitation. The original facade and casework needed to stay behind to hide the new speakers. The grateful Smithfield congregation was very involved in the relocation process and this is their first pipe organ. The singularly exceptional Greek Revival church in the style of an ancient temple was built in 1848 and is an unexpected jewel in this deeply rural locale. The organ occupies a niche at the rear of the church, and was originally installed unenclosed in 2008. The unusual and very fine Greek revival case was built locally and was added in 2010. The Estey facade pipes were recycled from the First Prebyterian Church of Holyoke, Massachusetts. It is hoped the accompanimental Dulciana will one day replace the spurious 1976 Aiken Fifteenth.
Database Manager on April 18th, 2015:
Updated through online information from Scot Huntington. -- The new case and carvings were actually constructed by a very skilled, local cabinetmaker. The speaking Estey façade pipes are from Op. 358, 1906 and replace those remaining behind with the original case in Kent. The entire organ is enclosed in a single swell box with the exception of the Open Diapason.
Database Manager on February 29th, 2012:
Updated through online information from Will Carter.
Database Manager on February 27th, 2012:
Updated through online information from Will Carter.
Database Manager on February 26th, 2012:
Identified through online information from Will Carter.
Related Instrument Entries: Charles C. Aitken Organbuilders (1976) , Estey Organ Co. (Opus 358, 1906)
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