Geo. Kilgen & Son, Inc.
Opus 3118, 1922

St. John Cantius Catholic Church

825 N. Carpenter St.
Chicago, IL, US

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Builder: Unknown

Position: Console in Fixed Position, Center

Design: Traditional With Roll Top

Pedalboard Type: Concave Radiating (Meeting AGO Standards)

Features:

3 Manuals (61 Notes)32 Note Pedal4 Divisions30 Stops40 RegistersElectrical Key ActionElectrical Stop Action

Stop Layout: Stop Keys Above Top Manual

Expression Type: 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

Database Manager on February 16th, 2012:

Updated through online information from Kristina Powers. -- Cantius website states the Kilgen was built in 1907, fell into disrepair into the 70's and 80's.

Database Manager on February 15th, 2012:

Updated through online information from Kristina Powers. -- The Kilgen has been scrapped and is being replaced with Casavant Opus 1130 from the closed St. James Methodist Church in Hyde Park. The Casavant is currently being restored and is expected to be fully installed in Summer 2013.

Database Manager on October 30th, 2004:

Status Note: There 1996

Database Manager on October 30th, 2004:

[Ledger also shows Kilgen Job #3932 c. 1927. One is probably the Op. no. and the other work on an existing instrument.]. Being rebuilt c. 1996 by Daniel Bogue with direct-electric action, new 3m. stop--tab console.

Webpage Links: St. John Cantius Parish [Pipe Organs at St. John Cantius]

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