Proscia Organ Company
2013

Updated through online information from Jim Cook.

Updated through online information from T. Daniel Hancock.

Identified through online information from T. Daniel Hancock. -- As reported in "The Diapason," Vol. 103, No. 8, Michael Proscia Organbuilder, Inc., is in the process of "re-engineer[ing] and enlarg[ing]" the "circa-1920 Pilcher organ. When installed, the casework ran the full-width of the 35-foot wide balcony, and, with the facade pipes, completely obstructed from view the large stained glass window immediately behind the organ. The cornerstone of the church is dated 1902; since that time, the elements have taken their toll on the wood and metal supports of the window. Contraction and expansion of the lead elements that bind the window together have deteriorated, separating from the glass, and have allowed rain water to enter, damaging lathe and plaster work applied to the interior walls of the sanctuary, particularly inside the swell box. Repair of the window can take place only if the organ is removed, allowing access to the window. The organ will be re-engineered (divided) to allow the window to be seen and the 'prepared for' stops (and others) to be installed. . . . Proscia will return the speaking facade pipes to their original intent after they have been stripped of gold-colored spray paint, and repaired as required; then, new gold lacquer will be applied."