Pipe Organ Database

Andover Organ Co. (1987)

Originally Hook & Hastings (Opus 1523, 1892)

Location:

Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal)
164 Newtown Road
Acton, MA 01720 US
Organ ID: 5337

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Status and Condition:

This instrument's location type is: Episcopal and Anglican Churches
The organ has an unknown or unreported status.
The organ's condition is good, in regular use.

We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from The Rev. Eleanor Terry on June 18, 2021.

Technical Details:

Chests: Slider
2 manuals. 10 stops.

Divisions

All:

Chest Type(s): Slider chests

We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.

Consoles

Main:

Manuals: 2
Stops: 10
Key Action: Mechanical connection from key to chest (tracker, sticker or mix).
Stop Action: Mechanical connection between stop control and chest.

We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.

Notes

Jeff Scofield on July 10, 2021:

From the September 1970 issue of THE DIAPASON:  Opus 1523 was originally built for Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, in 1892.  It was dismantled in early 1969 by Michael Houseman and Alan Laufman, director of the Organ Clearing House.  Richard C. Hamar, New Hartford, Connecticut, installed it in the contemporary Action church with assistance from the dismantlers and volunteers from the church.  The installation included cleaning and regulation of the pipework, new aluminum trackers, a new blower and other minor repairs.  The principal chorus was revoiced and brightened; more extensive tonal changes are planned when additional funds permit.  The casework was refinished by men of the church.   Peter Waring played the dedication recital June 22, 1969.

We received the most recent update for this note from Jeff Scofield on July 10, 2021.

Database Manager on October 30, 2004:

Status Note: There 1987

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

Database Manager on October 30, 2004:

OCH.  From Immaculate Conception R. C., Westerly, RI c. 1969. Dedicated here 22 Jun 1969.  Damaged in 1985 fire. Restored by Andover in 1987, reinstalled in new building, and rededicated 24 May 1987 by Yuko Hayashi.

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