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R. J. Brunner & Co. (2002& 1987)

Originally Hook & Hastings (Opus 2024, 1904)
Exhibited in the 2003 OHS convention(s)

Location:

St. John The Baptist Catholic Church
315 N Constitution Avenue
New Freedom, PA 17349 US
Organ ID: 58385

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Roman Catholic Churches
  • The organ is unaltered from its original state.
  • The organ's condition is good, in regular use.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Paul R. Marchesano on April 22, 2022.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Information unknown or not applicable
  • 30 ranks. 1,706 pipes. 2 manuals.
All:
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 2
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Database Manager on July 12, 2019:

Updated by Matt Hopkins, who has heard or played the organ. This is the same organ as 20902 in your database which has more up to date information. [ed. note, 2022-04-22, the two records have been updated accordingly to correct for minor errors]

We received the most recent update for this note from Paul R. Marchesano on April 22, 2022.
Database Manager on May 22, 2016:

This is a rebuild of an existing organ. Identified by John Igoe, using information from this web site: http://www.brunnerorgans.com/.

Rebuild and tonal additions. Electric key and stop action (converted from tubular pneumatic). Completed 1988 (Great & Pedal) and 2002 (Swell)

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
2003 OHS Handbook: Open In New Tab
We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Paul R. Marchesano on April 22, 2022.

Instrument Images:

Pipe Facade and Console: Photograph by William T. Van Pelt, submitted by Paul R. Marchesano. Taken on 2002-05-01

Console and Pipe Facade: Photograph by William T. Van Pelt, submitted by Paul R. Marchesano. Taken on 2002-05-01

Console: Photograph by William T. Van Pelt, submitted by Paul R. Marchesano. Taken on 2002-05-01

[Original] Builder's Nameplate: Photograph by William T. Van Pelt, submitted by Paul R. Marchesano. Taken on 2002-05-01

Left Drawknobs and new builder's nameplate: Photograph by William T. Van Pelt, submitted by Paul R. Marchesano. Taken on 2002-05-01

Right Drawknobs and memorial plaque: Photograph by William T. Van Pelt, submitted by Paul R. Marchesano. Taken on 2002-05-01

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