John F. Nordlie
Opus 1, 1977

First United Methodist Church

45 West Schlieman Avenue
Appleton, MN, US

15 Ranks - 742 Pipes
Instrument ID: 4707 ● Builder ID: 4598 ● Location ID: 4468
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Builder: John F. Nordlie
Position: Keydesk Attached
Design: Traditional Without Cover
Pedalboard Type: Flat Straight
Features:
1 Manuals (56 Notes)30 Note Pedal2 Divisions9 Stops11 RegistersMechanical (Suspended Tracker) Key ActionMechanical Stop Action✓ Hitchdown Coupler(s)

Stop Layout: Drawknobs in Vertical Rows on Flat Jambs
Expression Type: No Enclosed Divisions
Combination Action: None
Control System: Unknown or N/A

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This instrument is: Extant and Playable in this location

Jim Stettner on May 30th, 2025:
This entry represents the original installation of a new organ. Identified through information from the builder. This was John Nordlie's first instrument.

Database Manager on August 6th, 2012:
Updated through online information from Richard C. Greene.

Database Manager on February 21st, 2008:
Updated through online information from John Nordlie.

  • Pioneer PBS: YouTube Video about Nordlie's Opus 1, 1977 at First United Methodist Church in Appleton, MN.

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