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Patrick J. Murphy & Associates Organbuilders (Opus 56, 2010)

Originally W.B.D. Simmons & Co. (1860)

Location:

Catholic Community of St. Ignatius
740 N. Calvert St.
Baltimore, MD 21202 US
Organ ID: 47639

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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 good, in regular use.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Slider with electro-pneumatic (EP) pallets (Blackinton-type)
  • 35 ranks. 4 divisions. 3 manuals. 32 stops. 41 registers.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): Slider with electro-pneumatic (EP) pallets (Blackinton-type) chests
  • 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: 3
  • Divisions: 4
  • Stops: 32
  • Registers: 41
  • Position: Movable console.
  • Key Action: Electrical connection from key to chest.
  • Stop Action: Electric connection between stop control and chest.
  • Console Style: Traditional style with roll top.
  • Stop Controls: Stop keys above top manual.
  • Combination Action: Computerized/Digital system.
  • Swell Control Type: Balanced swell shoes/pedals, AGO standard placement.
  • Pedalboard Type: Concave radiating pedalboard meeting AGO Standards.
  • Has Crescendo Pedal
  • Has Tutti Reversible Toe Pistons
  • Has Combination Action Thumb Pistons
  • Has Combination Action Toe Pistons
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Database Manager on January 21, 2011:

Identified through on-line information from Stephen Hall. -- Originally built in 1860 by the Boston firm of W.D.B. Simmons, converted to electropneumatic action with new chests and console, tonal changes in 1930s. New chests and console in 2010, tonal changes moving back towards original voicing.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Source not recorded: Open In New Tab From Patrick J. Murphy website
We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.

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