2005-04-07 - Identified through information in a list of Pilcher organs typed by William E. Pilcher of Louisville. For more information see the document referenced below. -Database Manager
2013-01-21 - Updated through online information from Randy Terry. -- The building is now owned by First UMC in Cornith and they use it as a chapel. There are photos of the building, sanctuary, and organ on their website. -Database Manager
2013-01-22 - Updated through online information from Randy Terry. -- Original organ in original building. The facility was purchased by the First Methodist Church (across the street) when original congregation closed, and they call this their chapel. The UMC website makes it quite clear that they use it as a wedding chapel for a variety of weddings. -Database Manager
2016-06-01 - Updated through online information from Jon T. Settlemires. -Database Manager
Stoplist taken from the console Source: Source not recorded Date not recorded
Corinth, Mississippi
Cumberland Presbyterian (now used as chapel building by First Methodist)
Henry Pilcher's Sons, 1898
Great:
8' Diapason
8' Melodia
8' Unison Bass
8' Dulciana
Swell to Great 8 (on/off pistons between manuals)
Bellows Signal (at the time I worked on the organ it was an on/off switch for an electric blower)
Tremolo (whole organ)
Swell:
8' Violin Diapason
8' Stop'd Diapason
8' Stop'd Diapason Bass
8' Salicional
4' Flute Harmonique
Pedal:
16' Bourdon
Great to Pedal (on/off pistons between manuals)
Swell to Pedal (on/off pistons between manuals)
My initial experience with this organ was begun with it being unplayable. The windings on the trackers had rotted and needed to be replaced. A more experienced hobbyist and I got the organ playable for the church, tuned it up, and it had a nice sound. Especially the flutes and strings.
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