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Hook & Hastings (1909)

Originally Hook & Hastings (Opus 1644, 1894)

Location:

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic church
601 Mountain Ave
Portage, PA 15946 US
Organ ID: 24555

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Roman Catholic Churches
  • The organ has been renovated with changes from its original state.
  • The organ's condition is unknown.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Information unknown or not applicable
  • 15 ranks. 2 manuals. 22 registers.
All:
  • Position: In a gallery-level case at the rear of the room.
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 2
  • Registers: 22
  • Position: Keydesk attached.
  • Key Action: Mechanical connection from key to chest (tracker, sticker or mix).
  • Stop Action: Mechanical connection between stop control and chest.
  • Console Style: Traditional style with a keyboard cover that can be lifted to form a music rack.
  • Stop Controls: Drawknobs in horizontal rows on terraced/stepped jambs.
  • Combination Action: Ventils.
  • Pedalboard Type: Flat straight pedalboard.
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Andrew Scanloj on December 05, 2022:

Church demolished 2021

We received the most recent update for this note from Andrew Scanloj on December 05, 2022.
Database Manager on November 07, 2006:

Identified through on-line information from Jeffrey Donnelly. -- The original stencils on the façade pipes have been unfortunately painted over; I do have an original photo and had planned to have the façade repainted to the original. A new blower was installed in 2004 by Joseph Rulli. The manual keys were refurbished and a new reservoir was installed, replacing the original double-rise; this work was done sometime in the 1960s. To my knowledge, the organ is in its original condition with the exception of the new blower and reservoir. When I served as organist, I engaged the services of Joseph Rulli as curator of the organ. During my time with the organ, it recieved the utmost care and regular major tunings. Apart from tuning issues, the organ is in excellent and fully-operational condition. There are markings and shipping labels inside the organ from its move from North Carolina to Pennsylvania.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on February 11, 2019.

Instrument Images:

Organ in rear gallery: Photograph by Jeff Donnelly, submitted by Andrew Scanlon. Taken approx. Before 2022

Keydesk: Photograph by Jeff Donnelly, submitted by Andrew Scanlon. Taken approx. Before 2022

Keydesk: Photograph by Jeff Donnelly, submitted by Andrew Scanlon. Taken approx. Before 2022

Builder's nameplate: Photograph by Jeff Donnelly, submitted by Andrew Scanlon. Taken approx. Before 2022

Pipework: Photograph by Jeff Donnelly, submitted by Andrew Scanlon. Taken approx. Before 2022

Church exterior : Photograph by Pickowski files , submitted by Andrew Scanlon. Taken approx. 1987

Church demolition in 2021: Photograph by The Tribune Democrat, submitted by Andrew Scanlon. Taken approx. 2021

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