Ernest M. Skinner & Son
Opus 512, 1937

The adjacent fellowship hall was leveled by fire on March 5, 2020; smoke and soot from the fire entered the sanctuary, covering everything; the organ was removed by Foley-Baker, cleaned and restored; the console was updated, as well; it was reinstalled in 2022.

From the Organ Page on the church website: One of the charming anecdotes connected with Mr. Skinner and the purchase of the organ related that because of the builder’s advanced age, the trustees had “second thoughts” and cancelled their original order. However, in the name of decency and fair play, Mr. Skinner insisted upon the opportunity to confront the church officers. After hearing their concern, the organ builder proceeded to walk across the board table on his hands! A binding contract was signed and the proud Mr. Skinner reveled in the praise lauded upon the instrument at its dedication.

In 1945, Calvary Presbyterian Church, which had split from First Presbyterian in 1855, reunited with First Presbyterian. The combined congregation meets in the former First Presbyterian building, and is named Calvary Presbyterian.

Dedication recital played by Dr. T. Tertius Noble on December 5, 1937.

This entry describes an original installation of a new pipe organ.
Identified by Grant Chapman, based on personal knowledge of the organ.
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