Pipe Organ Database

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Hinners Organ Co. (1905)

Location:

Beaverdam Reformed Church
4368 - 72nd Ave.
Zeeland, MI 49464 US
Sanctuary
Organ ID: 4375

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Roman Catholic Churches
  • The organ has been rebuilt or substantially revised.
  • 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: Slider
  • 9 ranks. 515 pipes. 3 divisions. 2 manuals. 9 stops.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): Slider chests
  • Position: In center chambers at the front of the room. Facade pipes or case front visible.
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 2
  • Divisions: 3
  • Stops: 9
  • Position: Keydesk attached.
  • Manual Compass: 61
  • Pedal Compass: 27
  • 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: No combination action.
  • Pedalboard Type: Flat straight pedalboard.
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Database Manager on May 17, 2009:

Updated through on-line information from Chad Boorsma.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on August 14, 2008:

Updated through on-line information from Chad Boorsma. -- Exposed pipes are painted and include stencil work.

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

Enlarged and electrified 1980 by Mutchler Pipe Organ Co. in the original building (built 1875). Relocated to new building in 2001, when work by Swem was done.

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

Instrument Images:

Church Exterior (ca. 1890): Image from Church Anniversary Book; supplied by Chad Boorsma.

Church Exterior: Image from 100th Anniversary Book; supplied by Chad Boorsma. Taken on 1970-03-03

Chancel and Pipe Facade (ca. 1910): Image from Church Anniversary Book; supplied by Chad Boorsma.

Chancel and Pipe Facade (1920): Image from 50th Anniversary Book; supplied by Chad Boorsma.

Chancel and Pipe Facade (1970): Image from 100th Anniversary Book; supplied by Chad Boorsma.

Chancel and Pipe Facade (1970): Image from 100th Anniversary Book; supplied by Chad Boorsma.

Keydesk (1970): Image from 100th Anniversary Book; supplied by Chad Boorsma.