Pipe Organ Database

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Pomplitz & Rodewald (1853)

Location:

Kreutz Creek Presbyterian
Old Church Lane
Hallam, PA 17406 US
Sanctuary
Organ ID: 4195

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Presbyterian Churches
  • The organ is unaltered from its original state.
  • The organ's condition is unknown.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Paul R. Marchesano on August 25, 2023.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Slider
  • 5 ranks. 258 pipes. 2 divisions. 1 manuals. 8 stops.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): Slider chests
  • Position: In a case at the front of the room.
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 1
  • Divisions: 2
  • Stops: 8
  • Position: Console in fixed position, center.
  • Key Action: Mechanical connection from key to chest (tracker, sticker or mix).
  • Stop Action: Mechanical connection between stop control and chest.
  • Console Style: Non-traditional style, as consoles by Holtkamp, Schlicker, et al.
  • Stop Controls: Drawknobs in vertical rows on flat jambs.
  • Combination Action: No combination action.
  • Swell Control Type: No enclosed divisions.
  • Pedalboard Type: Flat straight pedalboard.
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Database Manager on March 19, 2006:

Updated through on-line information from Scott Crowell. -- Organ could use some repairs; keys are rickety and sometimes stick. In pretty good condition for its age.

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

Status Note: There 1967

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

[Town also listed under corporate name of Hallam.] Hitch-down Swell. Compass 54/13. Organ moved from earlier building in 1860.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Source not recorded: Open In New Tab Typed stoplist from the OHS PC Database.
We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.

Instrument Images:

Organ case in corner of room: Photograph by William T. Van Pelt, submitted by Paul R. Marchesano. Taken approx. 1979

Builder nameplate: Photograph by William T. Van Pelt, submitted by Paul R. Marchesano. Taken approx. 1979

Stop action: Photograph by William T. Van Pelt, submitted by Paul R. Marchesano. Taken approx. 1979

Names inscribed inside case panel: Photograph by William T. Van Pelt, submitted by Paul R. Marchesano. Taken approx. 1979

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