2004-10-30 - The case is "finished in black walnut, which harmonizes with the finish of the interior of the church. The many golden pipes and the general color scheme is most effective. The power is furnished by a water motor. There are two banks of keys. The instrument weighs 8,000 pounds, and fills most of the channel [sic] annex to the main building formerly occupied by the choir." <i>True Republican</i>, 15 June 1904. -Database Manager
2004-10-30 - The organ was first heard on June 21, 1904, in a recital given by Prof. H. W. Mattack, of Chicago, formerly pipe organ instructor at Oberlin college, who was assisted by the Universalist choir. -Database Manager
Stoplist from <i>True Republican</i>, 15 June 1904 Source: Source not recorded Date not recorded
Sycamore, Illinois
Universalist Church
Lyon & Healy 1904 2 manuals, 10 stops, 10 ranks
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GREAT ORGAN SWELL ORGAN
8' Open Diapason 61 8' Viola 61
8' Melodia 61 8' Aeoline 61
8' Dulciana 61 8' Stopped Diapason 61
4' Octave 58 4' Flute d'Amour 61
8' Oboe 61
COUPLERS Tremolo
Great to Pedal
Swell to Pedal PEDAL ORGAN
Swell to Great 16' Bourdon 30
[Received from Steven E. Lawson 2015-01-20]
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