Pipe Organ Database

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Augustus Backus (1848ca.)

Exhibited in the 1967 OHS convention(s)

Location:

Christ Episcopal Church
132 Duanesburg Churches Road
Duanesburg, NY 12056 US
Organ ID: 3383

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Episcopal and Anglican Churches
  • The organ has been restored to a previous state.
  • The organ's condition is unknown.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Paul R. Marchesano on July 15, 2021.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Slider
  • 3 ranks. 145 pipes. 1 manuals. 4 stops.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): Slider chests
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 1
  • Stops: 4
  • Key Action: Mechanical connection from key to chest (tracker, sticker or mix).
  • Stop Action: Mechanical connection between stop control and chest.
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Database Manager on May 07, 2018:
We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Database Manager on June 15, 2006:

OHS 2006

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on October 30, 2004:

Restorative repairs by E. Lundgren.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on October 30, 2004:

Moved from gallery to chancel in 1880's. Compass 54. No pedals.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Stoplist taken from console: Open In New Tab Original document from Derek Nickels. Edited with details from 1967 OHS Handbook Originally published 1967
We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Paul R. Marchesano on July 15, 2021.

Instrument Images:

Photo of sanctuary with organ in front corner: Photograph from an archival source: Church website, submitted by Paul R. Marchesano.

Case, standing to the left of the altar, underneath balcony : Photograph by Peter O’Hearn. Taken on 2021-11-18

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