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Hinners Organ Co. (1912)

Location:

First Methodist Church
120 N Kellogg St.
Galesburg, IL 61401 US
Sanctuary
Organ ID: 74417

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Methodist 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 September 04, 2023.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Pneumatic
  • 34 ranks. 4 divisions. 3 manuals.
Great:
  • Chest Type(s): Pneumatic chests
  • Built by Hinners Organ Co.
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on September 04, 2023.

Swell (Expressive):
  • Chest Type(s): Pneumatic chests
  • Built by Hinners Organ Co.
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on September 04, 2023.

Choir (Expressive):
  • Chest Type(s): Pneumatic chests
  • Built by Hinners Organ Co.
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on September 04, 2023.

Pedal:
  • Chest Type(s): Pneumatic chests
  • Built by Hinners Organ Co.
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on September 04, 2023.
Main:
  • Built by Hinners Organ Co.
  • Manuals: 3
  • Divisions: 4
  • Manual Compass: 61
  • Pedal Compass: 30
  • Key Action: Tubular-pneumatic connection from key to chest.
  • Stop Action: Tubular-pneumatic connection between stop control and chest.
  • Stop Controls: Drawknobs in horizontal rows on angled jambs.
  • Combination Action: Adjustable combination pistons.
  • Swell Control Type: Balanced swell shoes/pedals.
  • Pedalboard Type: Flat radiating pedalboard.
  • Has Crescendo Pedal
  • Has Combination Action Thumb Pistons
  • Has Combination Action Toe Pistons
  • Has Coupler Reversible Toe Pistons
We received the most recent update for this console from Jim Stettner on September 04, 2023.
Jim Stettner on September 04, 2023:

This entry represents the installation of a new organ. Identified from the Ed Boadway Hinners opus list.

We received the most recent update for this note from Jim Stettner on September 04, 2023.
Galesburg Proud o Hinners Organ, from THE DIAPASON March 1913: Open In New Tab Commentary about dedication programs
We received the most recent update for this document from Jeff Scofield on September 03, 2023.

Instrument Images:

Console: Photograph from an archival source: From THE DIAPASON March 1913, submitted by Jeff Scofield. Taken approx. 1913

Church exterior: Photograph by Church Facebook, submitted by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2021-06-29