Breckels & Matthews
1906

Trinity Methodist Church [1905-06] / Trinity United Church

Sanctuary

74 Frederick Street
Berlin (Kitchener), ON, CA

12 Ranks - 670 Pipes - 1 Physical Divisions
Instrument ID: 73481 ● Builder ID: 825 ● Location ID: 62510
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STOPLISTS

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  • Position: In Center Chambers at the Front of the Room. Facade Pipes or Case Front Visible
  • Chest Action: Ventil (Tubular Pneumatic)
  • Stop Action: Pneumatic (Tubular Pneumatic)
8'61
8'61
8'61
4'61
4'61
8'
16'
4'
4'
  • Position: In Center Chambers at the Front of the Room. Facade Pipes or Case Front Visible
  • Chest Action: Ventil (Tubular Pneumatic)
  • Stop Action: Pneumatic (Tubular Pneumatic)
8'61
8'61
8'61
4'61
8'61
4'
  • Position: In Center Chambers at the Front of the Room. Facade Pipes or Case Front Visible
  • Chest Action: Ventil (Tubular Pneumatic)
  • Stop Action: Pneumatic (Tubular Pneumatic)
16'30
16'30
8'
8'
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Builder: Breckels & Matthews
Position: Unknown
Design: Unknown
Pedalboard Type: Concave Radiating (Details Unknown)
Features:
2 Manuals (61 Notes)30 Note PedalTubular Pneumatic (Unknown) Key ActionTubular Pneumatic (Unknown) Stop Action✓ Crescendo✓ Sforzando Toe Piston(s)✓ Combination Trundle(s)
Stop Layout: Unknown
Expression Type: Balanced Expression Shoes/Pedals (Details Unknown)
Combination Action: Fixed Mechanical
Control System: Unknown or N/A

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DETAILS

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

Jim Stettner on August 13th, 2025:
With the formation on June 10, 1925 of the United Church of Canada from a Union of the Methodist, Congregational and some Presbyterian churches, this Methodist church became known as Trinity United Church.
Andrew Henderson on August 12th, 2025:
From *The Chronicle Telegraph* (June 14, 1906): "The organ is an exceedingly attractive looking instrument and harmonizes with the interior decorations of the edifice. The frame work is of quarter-cut oak, and the display pipes are beautifully finished in gold and bronze, with maroon background. The tone is exceedingly sweet, and its volume is just sufficient for the size of the auditorium. Probably its most striking feature, however, is the musical pianissimo capabilities of the instrument, which held the audience spell bound by its sweetness. From this very soft tone the organist, by the use of a single swell stop, can increase it instantly or gradually to its full volume. There are 670 pipes in the instrument .... The organ is pumped by a Ross water motor and works perfectly. Messrs. Breckels & Matthews have installed sixty organs since the firm organized seven years ago, and have twelve organs on order at present. The Trustees and congregation are more than delighted with the instrument."

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