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M. P. Möller (Opus 5881, 1931)

Exhibited in the 2002 OHS convention

Location:

Epworth Methodist Church
5253 N. Kenmore Ave.
Chicago, IL US
Organ ID: 9216

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Methodist 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 Paul R. Marchesano on April 11, 2022.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Electro-pneumatic (EP)
  • 23 ranks. 1,566 pipes. 4 divisions. 3 manuals. 40 stops.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) chests
  • Position: In center chambers at the front of the room. No visible pipes.
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on May 31, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 3
  • Divisions: 4
  • Stops: 40
  • Position: Console in fixed position, center.
  • Key Action: Electrical connection from key to chest.
  • Console Style: Traditional style with roll top.
  • Stop Controls: Drawknobs in vertical rows on angled jambs.
  • Combination Action: 'Hold and Set' pneumatic/mechanical system.
  • Swell Control Type: Balanced swell shoes/pedals, AGO standard placement.
  • Pedalboard Type: Concave radiating pedalboard meeting AGO Standards.
  • Has Tutti Reversible Thumb Pistons
  • Has Tutti Reversible Toe Pistons
  • Has Combination Action Thumb Pistons
  • Has Coupler Reversible Toe Pistons
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 31, 2018.
Database Manager on May 07, 2018:
We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on May 31, 2018.
Database Manager on March 05, 2011:

Updated through on-line information from Connor Annable.

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

Updated through on-line information from Martin Hill. -- A few tonal changes I noticed: -Great and Swell 8' Diapasons rescaled smaller -Clarinet and Cornopean exchanged locations; Cornopean now in swell. Choir division playable by second console in chapel.

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 2002.

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

Pittman stop action.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Source not recorded: Open In New Tab From The Stopt Diapason Spring 2010
We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.

Instrument Images:

Sanctuary interior: Photograph by Stephen Schnurr. Taken on 2012-08-23

Console to left: Photograph by Stephen Schnurr. Taken on 2012-08-23

Console to right: Photograph by Stephen Schnurr. Taken on 2012-08-23

Chapel Interior: Photograph by Stephen Schnurr. Taken on 2012-08-23

Chapel chancel and console: Photograph by Stephen Schnurr. Taken on 2012-08-23

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