Pipe Organ Database

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H. H. Vogelpohl & Sons (Opus 109, 1919)

Location:

St. Peter Bell Lutheran Church
21377 Tetonka Lake Road
Waterville, MN 56096 US
Organ ID: 73566

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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 good, in regular use.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Josh Sellner on May 27, 2023.

Technical Details:

  • 3 divisions. 2 manuals.
Chancel:
  • Built by H. H. Vogelpohl & Sons
  • Manuals: 2
  • Divisions: 3
  • Position: Keydesk attached.
  • Key Action: Tubular-pneumatic connection from key to chest.
  • Stop Action: Tubular-pneumatic connection between stop control and chest.
  • Console Style: Traditional style with a keyboard cover that can be lifted to form a music rack.
  • Stop Controls: Tilting/rocking tablets.
  • Swell Control Type: Balanced swell shoes/pedals.
We received the most recent update for this console from Josh Sellner on May 27, 2023.
Josh Sellner on May 27, 2023:

According to the original Vogelpohl factory ledger in the possession of the Brown County Historical Society Museum in New Ulm, Minnesota, this organ cost $1,500.00 when it was installed in March of 1919. The city name given in the ledger is Elysian, Minnesota, but the current address is assigned to Waterville, Minnesota. Originally tubular-pneumatic. Rebuilt by Roland Rutz at some point with direct electric actions and a new reservoir.

We received the most recent update for this note from Josh Sellner on May 27, 2023.

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