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Lehigh Organ Co. (1983)

Location:

St. John's Lutheran Church
501 Chestnut St.
Emmaus, PA 18049 US
Sanctuary; front
Organ ID: 73521

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Lutheran 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 Jim Stettner on May 23, 2023.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Information unknown or not applicable
  • 24 ranks. 3 divisions. 2 manuals.
Great:
  • Position: Pipes exposed (in whole or in part) at the front of the room.
  • Built by Lehigh Organ Co.
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on May 23, 2023.

Swell (Expressive):
  • Position: In side chambers at the front of the room. Facade pipes or case front visible.
  • Built by Lehigh Organ Co.
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on May 23, 2023.

Pedal:
  • Built by Lehigh Organ Co.
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on May 23, 2023.
Main:
  • Built by Lehigh Organ Co.
  • Manuals: 2
  • Divisions: 3
  • Position: Console in fixed position, left.
  • Manual Compass: 61
  • Pedal Compass: 32
  • Key Action: Electrical connection from key to chest.
  • Stop Action: Electric connection between stop control and chest.
  • Console Style: Traditional style with roll top.
  • Stop Controls: Stop keys above top manual.
  • Combination Action: Adjustable combination pistons.
  • Swell Control Type: Balanced swell shoes/pedals, AGO standard placement.
  • Pedalboard Type: Concave radiating pedalboard meeting AGO Standards.
  • Has Crescendo Pedal
  • Has Combination Action Thumb Pistons
  • Has Combination Action Toe Pistons
We received the most recent update for this console from Jim Stettner on May 23, 2023.
Jim Stettner on May 23, 2023:

This entry represents the installation of a new organ. Identified from note on the parish website which state, "St. John’s 100th Anniversary Organ/Sanctuary Renovations project was completed and dedicated on April 17, 1983. This project included construction of a new Altar Guild room and staff office; installation of a new 24-rank pipe organ designed and created by John C. Gumpy of Lehigh Organ Company, Macungie, Pa.; renovation of the chancel and nave designed by architect Jack Williams; and new worship appointments and seasonal paraments."

This Lehigh organ was later combined with an unidentified organ donated by Grace Lutheran Church of Allentown, PA. when that congregation closed in 2019.

We received the most recent update for this note from Jim Stettner on May 23, 2023.

Instrument Images:

Church exterior; facade: Photograph from an archival source: Church Facebook page, submitted by Jim Stettner. Taken approx. 2022

New exposed pipes in front and retained original casework: Photograph from an archival source: 'History' section of the Parish website, submitted by Jim Stettner. Taken approx. Easter 1983

Sanctuary interior with original facades and added exposed pipes in front: Photograph from an archival source: Church Facebook page, submitted by Jim Stettner. Taken approx. ca. 2021

Chancel with exposed pipework at the front: Photograph from an archival source: Church Facebook page, submitted by Jim Stettner. Taken approx. November 2022

Front of church with exposed pipes and original organ cases visible: Photograph from an archival source: Church Facebook page, submitted by Jim Stettner. Taken approx. ca. 2021

Console: Photograph by Photographer unidentified, submitted by Jim Stettner. Taken approx. December 2020

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