Geo. S. Hutchings (& Co.)
Opus 511, 1900
Harvard University Divinity School
Divinity Hall
14 Divinity Avenue
Cambridge, MA, US
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Instrument ID: 6714 ● Builder ID: 3041 ● Location ID: 6367
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Scot Huntington on October 15th, 2022:
The organ was beautifully and sympathetically restored without alteration at some time in the 1980s, investigation is still required to determine the identity of the restorer. The organ is solidly built so it only required conservation rather than restoration. A new blower was placed in a box on top of the Swell, making it extremely difficult to access for lubrication. The organ is bold and colorful, and perfectly suited to the oak-paneled and intimate room. Every stop combines with another, and contributes to the whole. The classic-style oak case matches the woodwork in the room, and its gilded facade still gleams brightly. A rare survivor, it is an excellent example of Hutchings' work at the height of the company's production in the 1890s. Like the other organs in the Divinity School, it hasn't been serviced in 10 years and sits unused, organ music no longer being considered a part of 'contemporary worship' in the Divinity School theology. I serviced the organ yesterday in preparation for an upcoming memorial service, and after 10 years of disuse, the organ was as fine as the day it was new. A perfect gem.
The organ was beautifully and sympathetically restored without alteration at some time in the 1980s, investigation is still required to determine the identity of the restorer. The organ is solidly built so it only required conservation rather than restoration. A new blower was placed in a box on top of the Swell, making it extremely difficult to access for lubrication. The organ is bold and colorful, and perfectly suited to the oak-paneled and intimate room. Every stop combines with another, and contributes to the whole. The classic-style oak case matches the woodwork in the room, and its gilded facade still gleams brightly. A rare survivor, it is an excellent example of Hutchings' work at the height of the company's production in the 1890s. Like the other organs in the Divinity School, it hasn't been serviced in 10 years and sits unused, organ music no longer being considered a part of 'contemporary worship' in the Divinity School theology. I serviced the organ yesterday in preparation for an upcoming memorial service, and after 10 years of disuse, the organ was as fine as the day it was new. A perfect gem.
Database Manager on October 30th, 2004:
Status Note: There 1978
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