Herbert Leadbitter
1947

Originally The Aeolian Co. (Opus 1347, 1916)

First Baptist Church

Milwaukee, WI, US

Instrument ID: 68600 ● Builder ID: 8281 ● Location ID: 44912

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Builder: Unknown

Position: Unknown

Design: Traditional Without Cover

Pedalboard Type: Concave Radiating (Meeting AGO Standards)

Features:

3 Manuals (61 Notes)32 Note Pedal6 Divisions48 Stops63 RegistersElectrical Key Action

Stop Layout: Tilting/Rocking Tablets on Slanted Jambs

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Control System: Unknown or N/A

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This instrument is: Extant and Playable in this location

Steven J Sanders on October 15th, 2025:

This organ was completely destroyed when the church was gutted by fire in November, 1974.

Jeff Scofield on June 21st, 2022:

As Op. 919, ten new ranks plus Harp (replacing the Campanetta) and Chimes added in 1912; rebuilt and enlarged in 1916 to 3/46 as Op. 1347; 4 additional ranks added in 1927; relocated in 1947 to First Baptist Church, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, by Herbert Leadbitter of Detroit.

Related Instrument Entries: The Aeolian Co. (Opus 919, 1903) , The Aeolian Co. (Opus 1347, 1916)