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Unknown Builder (1883)

Originally J. H. Willcox & Co. (Opus 12, 1871)

Location:

Church of the Good Shepherd, Episcopal
Wareham, MA US
Organ ID: 68491

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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 unknown.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Jim Stettner on June 08, 2021.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Slider
  • 2 divisions. 1 manuals.
Manual (Expressive):
  • Chest Type(s): Slider chests
  • Built by J.H. Wilcox & Co.
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on June 08, 2021.

Pedal:
  • Chest Type(s): Slider chests
  • Built by J.H. Wilcox & Co.
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on June 08, 2021.
Main:
  • Built by J.H. Wilcox & Co.
  • Manuals: 1
  • Divisions: 2
  • Key Action: Mechanical connection from key to chest (tracker, sticker or mix).
  • Stop Action: Mechanical connection between stop control and chest.
  • Swell Control Type: Balanced swell shoes/pedals.
We received the most recent update for this console from Jim Stettner on June 08, 2021.
Jim Stettner on June 08, 2021:

Identified from the Hutchings opus list as published by the Boston Organ Club in December, 1979. -- The organ was originally built in 1871 for the "Episcopal Chapel" in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The church nd its contents were taken by creditors in 1883 and shipped by barge to become the Church of the Good Shepherd in Wareham. Listed as 1-manual and 10 registers.

We received the most recent update for this note from Jim Stettner on June 08, 2021.

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