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Henry Pilcher's Sons Opus 813 (1914)

First Baptist Church
University and Virginia
Gainesville, FL

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


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2005-04-06 - Identified through information in Volume V p. 21 of the Pilcher factory ledgers and the typed list of Pilcher organs by William E. Pilcher. For more information see the document referenced below. -Database Manager

2005-04-06 - Note on William E. Pilcher's typed list: to 1st Christian, Gainesville -Database Manager

2006-10-06 - Updated through online information from Bruce Cornely. -Database Manager

2012-02-02 - Updated through online information from Stephen Hall. -- Organ was in the second sanctuary (built in 1897). When the Baptists built their third sanctuary in 1926 at 425 W University Avenue, it featured a Wurlitzer. The 1897 building was later used by the Christian church; unknown if they retained the organ. The building was demolished some time after 1946, but the corner tower was left in place as a landmark until 1965. (sources: 'Florida Baptist Witness' July 1929; 'Florida Memories' website-Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services, accessed Feb 1, 2012.) -Database Manager


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