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Aeolian-Skinner Organ Co. (Opus 964, 1937)

Location:

Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims
75 Hicks Street
New York City: Brooklyn, NY 11201 US
Organ ID: 8666

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Congregational Church
  • The organ has been restored to a previous state.
  • The organ's condition is unknown.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: EP pitman
  • 58 ranks. 3,793 pipes. 6 divisions. 4 manuals. 47 stops. 56 registers.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): EP pitman chests
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 4
  • Divisions: 6
  • Stops: 47
  • Registers: 56
  • Manual Compass: 61
  • Pedal Compass: 32
  • Key Action: Electrical connection from key to chest.
  • Stop Action: Electric connection between stop control and chest.
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Database Manager on March 05, 2017:

In 1996, Nelson Barden and Co. of Boston undertook a total restoration of the organ, culminating with the installation in 2000 of a new four-manual drawknob console by Harris Organs of California.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on November 22, 2010:

Updated through online information from Connor Annable.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on March 12, 2007:

Identified through information adapted from E. M. Skinner/Aeolian-Skinner Opus List, by Sand Lawn and Allen Kinzey (Organ Historical Society, 1997), and included here through the kind permission of Sand Lawn:
Replaced #120; retained case of E. & G.G. Hook, #360; new three manual Austin console added in 1970; additions and revoicing by Jack Steinkampf in 1977; restoration work by Nelson Barden & Associates in 1994.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on October 30, 2004:

Status Note: There 1997

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on October 30, 2004:

Behind case of 1865 E. & G. G. Hook Op 360. New 3m Austin console added in 1970. Ped. reed additions & revoicing 1977 by Jack Steinkampf. Recently restored as of 1997.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
From Allen Kinzey: Open In New Tab Typed stoplist
We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Write-up from THE DIAPASON August 1937: Open In New Tab Stoplist and description
We received the most recent update for this document from Jeff Scofield on April 21, 2022.

Instrument Images:

Church exterior: Photograph by Wikipedia, submitted by Jeff Scofield.

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