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Geo. Stevens (& Co.) (1868)

Universalist Church
Augusta, ME

Note: Not extant. Not playable. (in this location)


Consoles

Keydesk


Notes

2004-10-30 - Case and manual chests went to the Organ Clearing House c. 1979. Pipes and mechanism had been removed previously when an electronic was installed. -Database Manager

2024-11-25 - Previously thought to be 1860. Article in the *Kennebec Journal* (Augusta, Maine) · Fri, Mar 6, 1868 · Page 3, describes a concert on the "new organ" and gives the specification as well. "The organ manufactured by George Stevens & Co., East Cambridge, Mass. It is enclosed in an elegant black walnut case, is twenty feet high, twelve feet deep, seventeen feet wide, has in front thirty-one gilt pipes, and is finished in style of architecture to accord with the form and style of the church. It is one of the largest organs ever brought into the State, and cost $3300." See DOCUMENTS tab for article. -Paul R. Marchesano


Stoplist

Stop pitches not printed in news specification. Article contains numerous typos in stop names. Source: Kennebec Journal (Augusta, Maine) Mar 6, 1868

Swell Organ Open Diapason 8, Viol di gamba 8, Saxanual [sic] ?, Principal 4, Bourdon 8, Sesquialtra II, Clarionet 8, Bassoon Bass 8, Hautboy 8, Stop Diapason Bass 8, Stop Diapason Treble 8

Great Organ 1st Open Diapason 8, Tenoroon 8, Dulciana 8, Twelfth 2 2/3, Mixture III, Fifteenth 2, Trumpet 8, Keraulophon 8, Clarabella 8, Stop Diapason Bass 8

Pedal Organ Double Open Diapason 16, Bourdon 16, Violoncello 8


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