Pipe Organ Database

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Unknown Builder

Location:

First Lutheran Church
301 S. College St.
Paxton, IL 60957 US
Sanctuary; front
Organ ID: 72191

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Lutheran 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 November 26, 2022.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Information unknown or not applicable
Great:
  • Position: Pipes exposed (in whole or in part) at the front of the room.
  • Built by Unknown Builder
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on November 26, 2022.

Swell (Expressive):
  • Position: In side chambers at the front of the room. No visible pipes.
  • Built by Unknown Builder
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on November 26, 2022.

Pedal:
  • Position: In side chambers at the front of the room. No visible pipes.
  • Built by Unknown Builder
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on November 26, 2022.
Main:
  • Built by Unknown Builder
  • Position: Console in fixed position, right.
  • 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, AGO standard placement.
  • Has Crescendo Pedal
We received the most recent update for this console from Jim Stettner on November 26, 2022.
Jim Stettner on November 26, 2022:

This entry is believed to represent a new organ. Whether or not it contains any of the pipework from the preceding 1915 Bennett is not presently known. Identified from photos on the church's Facebook page.

We received the most recent update for this note from Jim Stettner on November 26, 2022.

Instrument Images:

Church exterior: Photograph from an archival source: Church Facebook page, submitted by Jim Stettner. Taken on 2009-05-26

Sanctuary interior showing organ placement in front: Photograph from an archival source: Church Facebook page, submitted by Jim Stettner. Taken on 2015-04-21

Altar and Chamber facade: Photograph from an archival source: Church Facebook page [cropped & enlarged], submitted by Jim Stettner. Taken on 2012-12-23