James Cole (1904)

Location:

First Methodist Church
645 Main Street
Melrose, MA 02176 US
Organ ID: 61698

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Methodist Churches
  • The organ has been altered from its original state.
  • The organ's condition is unknown.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Database Manager on September 02, 2019.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Electro-pneumatic (EP)
  • 3 divisions. 2 manuals.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) 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 September 02, 2019.
Main:
  • Manuals: 2
  • Divisions: 3
  • Position: Console in fixed position, center.
  • Key Action: Electrical connection from key to chest.
  • Stop Action: Electric connection between stop control and chest.
  • Console Style: Traditional style with roll top.
  • Swell Control Type: Balanced swell shoes/pedals.
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on September 02, 2019.
Database Manager on September 03, 2019:

Updated through online information from James R. Stettner -- Extensive research by parish historian Jim Bennett has revealed that the date of the organ is 1904 and not 1915 as originally entered. The date has been changed to reflect the research and evidence.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on September 04, 2019.
James Cole and the Organ at FUMC: Open In New Tab Documentation for organ date, info on James Cole, Dedication Programme
We received the most recent update for this document from Database Manager on September 04, 2019.

Instrument Images:

Chancel with twin cases from right balcony: Photograph from Church facebook page. Taken on 2014-07-27

Chancel with twin cases: Photograph from Church facebook page. Taken on 2017-12-23

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