John Roberts
1869

Originally Thomas Appleton (1833)

First Baptist Church

56 Federal Street
Salem, MA, US

Instrument ID: 72499 ● Builder ID: 5337 ● Location ID: 33472
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Builder: John Roberts
Position: Keydesk Attached
Design: Unknown
Pedalboard Type: Flat Straight
Features:
2 Manuals Mechanical (Unknown) Key ActionMechanical Stop Action

Stop Layout: Unknown
Expression Type: Balanced Expression Shoes/Pedals (Details Unknown)
Combination Action: Unknown
Control System: Unknown or N/A

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This instrument is: Not Extant and Not Playable in this location

Paul R. Marchesano on April 9th, 2025:

Rebuild of 1833 2manual organ by Thomas Appleton. See DOCUMENTS tab for article describing in some detail the rebuild.
“Local Items. First Baptist Church,” Salem (Mass.) Register 70, no. 21 (Monday, March 15, 1869): 2.


Paul R. Marchesano on January 22nd, 2025:

Apparently replaced [parts or stops re-used?] in 1878 by Hutchings, Plaisted & Co. opus 78. See DOCUMENTS tab for article of testimonials from the church and Thomas Appleton.

Related Instrument Entries: Thomas Appleton (1833)

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