Steven Bartley on July 20th, 2025:
This entry represents the installation of a new organ [though Reiley was known for making use of recycled materials). Identified through online information from Steven Bartley (July 20, 2025): The *Critic & Record*, Washington, D.C., 1/20/1889, pg. 3: Organ builder Wilson Reiley is selling the 14 stop organ “now in use” [Ed. the 1845 James Hall] in the West St. Presbyterian, Georgetown (aka Georgetown Presbyterian).
The *Critic & Record* Washington, D.C., 4/28/1890, pg. 2: Wilson Reiley has been working on a new organ for the Presbyterian Church Georgetown for 3 months. A musical program was to be held 5/3/1890 featuring the new organ.
*Evening Star*, Washington, D.C., 3/23/1941, pg. 79: Photo of Georgetown Presbyterian's music director Nancy Poore, sitting at the console (electric action stop tab console), with a caption reading “Nancy Poore, Organist, who will give a recital at the dedication of the organ at Georgetown Presbyterian Church on Friday evening.”
*The News*, Frederick, Maryland 11/26/1943: Announcement of an upcoming organ concert at the Georgetown Presbyterian church, featuring Nancy Poore. The concert celebrates two new stops added to the organ. An Aeoline and a Trumpet.