Pipe Organ Database

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Geo. Kilgen & Son, Inc. (1935)

Originally Hook & Hastings (Opus 1442, 1890)

Location:

Mount Angel Abbey
1 Abbey Drive
St. Benedict, OR 97373 US
St. Benedicts Abbey Church
Organ ID: 51033

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Convents, Monasteries, and the like
  • The organ is no longer a complete instrument; dispersed/parted out.
  • The organ's condition is not playable.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Paul R. Marchesano on June 13, 2022.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Electro-pneumatic (EP)
  • 16 ranks. 959 pipes. 3 divisions. 2 manuals. 19 stops. 16 registers.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) chests
  • Position: In side chambers at the front of the room. No visible pipes.
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 2
  • Divisions: 3
  • Stops: 19
  • Registers: 16
  • Position: Console in fixed position, right.
  • Manual Compass: 61
  • Pedal Compass: 32
  • 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: 'Hold and Set' pneumatic/mechanical system.
  • Swell Control Type: Balanced swell shoes/pedals, AGO standard placement.
  • Pedalboard Type: Concave radiating pedalboard meeting AGO Standards.
  • Has Combination Action Thumb Pistons
  • Has Coupler Reversible Toe Pistons
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Database Manager on February 16, 2013:

Updated through online information from James R. Stettner. -- The organ was in two side-by-side chambers on the left side of the nave at the front above the side gallery. The console sat on the right with the stalls. The organist faced the chambers. The Great 8' Hohl Flute, 8' Flute Celeste, and the Pedal Bourdon unit are the only ranks that were not Hook & Hastings. All other ranks were clearly identifiable as being H & H.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on February 15, 2013:

Organ relocated without any change. Identified by James R. Stettner, based on personal knowledge of the organ. --

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

Instrument Images:

Basilica exterior: Photograph by James R. Stettner. Taken on 1991-03-18

Basilica interior: Chancel: Photograph by James R. Stettner. Taken on 1991-03-18

Rear of console: Photograph by James R. Stettner. Taken on 1991-03-18

Swell pipework: Photograph by James R. Stettner. Taken on 1991-03-18

Great pipework: Photograph by James R. Stettner. Taken on 1991-03-18

Pedal 16' Bourdon in Great chamber: Photograph by James R. Stettner. Taken on 1991-03-18