Reuben Nicholls
1894
Salem [German] Evangelical Church (1860) / Salem United Church of Christ
Sanctuary; front
324 Walnut Street
Columbia, PA, US
10 Ranks - 3 Physical Divisions
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STOPLISTS
| Great (I)🛈 | ||
| 8' | Open Diapason | |
| 8' | Melodia | |
| 8' | Dulciana | |
| 4' | Octave | |
| 8' | Swell to Great | |
| 4' | Swell to Great |
| Swell (II - Expressive)🛈 | ||
| 8' | Violin Diapason | |
| 8' | Stopped Diapason | |
| 8' | Salicional | |
| 4' | Flute | |
| 8' | Oboe |
| Pedal🛈 | ||
| 16' | Bourdon | |
| 8' | Flute | Bourdon |
| 8' | Great to Pedal | |
| 8' | Swell to Pedal |
This specification is assumed based solely on extent pipework in the later (1935) rebuild of this instrument. While no written record exists, the manual compass was likely 54 notes and the pedal compass two octaves.
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DETAILS
According to the Lancaster New Era (October 13, 1894) "Columbia News ... Dedication services will be held in the Salem Lutheran [sic] Church Sunday morning. The church has been beautified by a handsome new organ and pulpit. The organ was manufactured by the celebrated firm of Reuben Nicholls, Philadelphia." It appears that the church's denomination was confused and reported in error in this case, as the Lancaster New Era of Monday, October 15, reporting on the dedication service states "Salem German Evangelical Church, Walnut Street, was the scene on Sunday of a double celebration ..."
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