Hook & Hastings (Opus 1801, 1898)

Location:

Winslow Congregational Church / Portuguese Baptist Church / Baptist Church of All Nations
Taunton, MA 02780 US
Organ ID: 5568

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Baptist Churches
  • The organ is currently being renovated or restored.
  • The organ's condition is unknown.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Slider
  • 37 ranks. 3 manuals. 33 stops.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): Slider chests
  • Position: In center 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
  • Stops: 33
  • Position: Keydesk attached.
  • Manual Compass: 61
  • Pedal Compass: 30
  • Key Action: Mechanical connection from key to chest (tracker, sticker or mix).
  • Stop Action: Tubular-pneumatic connection between stop control and chest.
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Database Manager on November 02, 2011:

Updated through information from Stephan M. Reavis: -- The Church changed its name to The Baptist Church of All Nations in 1977. The organ was removed before the demolition of the church in 2000. Currently under restoration by J. Allen Farmer for installation in another location.

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

Database Manager on October 30, 2004:

Formerly Winslow Congregational. Damaged.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
from Boston Organ Club Newsletter (May 1968): Open In New Tab Typed specification
We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.

Instrument Images:

Church exterior: Vintage post card, courtesy of Stephan Reavis. Taken on 1900-01-01

Chancel and Pipe Façade: Photograph by Stephan M. Reavis. Taken on 2000-02-22

Pipes During Removal Process: Photograph by Stephan M. Reavis. Taken on 2000-02-22

Keydesk: Photograph by Stephan M. Reavis. Taken on 2000-02-22

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