Pipe Organ Database

a project of the organ historical society

Hook & Hastings (Opus 1087, 1882)

Location:

St. John's Episcopal Church
1410 Main Street
Dubuque, IA 52001 US
Organ ID: 4968

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Episcopal and Anglican Churches
  • The organ is currently being renovated or restored.
  • The organ's condition needs attention, but in usable condition.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Slider with pneumatic pull-downs (externally, EP or TP)
  • 35 ranks. 4 divisions. 3 manuals. 35 stops.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): Slider with pneumatic pull-downs (externally, EP or TP) chests
  • Position: In side 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: 3
  • Divisions: 4
  • Stops: 35
  • Position: Detached keydesk (mechanical action).
  • Manual Compass: 61
  • Pedal Compass: 32
  • Key Action: Mechanical connection from key to chest (tracker, sticker or mix).
  • Console Style: Traditional style with roll top.
  • Stop Controls: Stop keys above top manual.
  • Combination Action: Setterboard (remote or in console).
  • Swell Control Type: Balanced swell shoes/pedals, AGO standard placement.
  • Has Tutti Reversible Thumb Pistons
  • Has Tutti Reversible Toe Pistons
  • Has Combination Action Thumb Pistons
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Database Manager on November 24, 2016:

Updated through online information from Jesse.
Dobson is in the process of restoring the organ.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on July 17, 2015:

Updated through online information from Jesse Green. -- Organ was rebuilt by Roesler-Hunholz, Inc of Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the 1980s.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on December 10, 2014:

Updated through online information from David Pitt.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on November 03, 2012:

Updated through online information from Jesse Green.

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

Electrified.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Source not recorded: Open In New Tab Stoplist taken from the console, November 26, 2014
We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.

Instrument Images:

Pipe Facade: Photograph by Jesse Green. Taken on 2012-12-02

Rebuilder's Nameplate: Photograph by Jesse. Taken on 2015-06-28

Facade Pipes: Photograph by Jesse Green. Taken on 2016-12-25