2020-12-17 - Church interior from balcony (Photograph by Aaron Jackson/Aaron Jackson)
2020-12-17 - Console in rear balcony (Photograph by Aaron Jackson/Aaron Jackson)
2016-06-14 - Church Exterior (Photograph by T. Bradford Willis/Database Manager)
Note: Not extant. Not playable. (in this location)
2005-04-07 - Identified through information in Vol VIII p. 172 of the Pilcher factory ledgers and a list of Pilcher organs typed by William E. Pilcher of Louisville. For more information see the document referenced below. -Database Manager
2005-04-07 - Original price: $4,775 -Database Manager
2016-02-01 - Updated through online information from Harry Spring: This original Pilcher is currently non playable, but apparently still complete with some wiring, tubular pneumatic offsets disconnected. Has large 49 note Deagan Vibra Harp/Celesta in probably restorable condition with vacuum actuated mechanism with its own 110v motor. Swell is on left side, Great on right side which also has set of 21 tubular chimes with pneumatic action. Has newer White blower and Durst rectifer. Now replaced with used Allen Renaissance organ with 13 large speaker systems located in both chambers and 'bunker' underneath stage area. Original Pilcher console in restorable condition in "swallows nest" balcony in rear specifically built for organ console. Most pipe work in good condition. 73 note Vox in Box on Swell side with 8' Cornopean, Salicional and Celeste. Great side has 16' Open Diapason with lowest notes on floor underneath chests. Swell shades on both sides open both into sanctuary and altar area with individual motors for each shade. Beautifully renovated sanctuary, bright and airy with very roomy seating and new carpeting throughout. A must see period room. I was involved in installing Allen organ the past couple of days (1/21 & 1/22/2016). -Database Manager
2021-04-30 - I helped remove this instrument when the Church closed in December -Aaron Jackson
2021-04-30 - Church closed and organ was removed in December 2020. -Paul R. Marchesano
2024-04-08 - Updated through online information from T. Bradford Willis: Central Methodist Church now occupies the former Fourth Church of Christ, Scientist edifice. https://centralhoustonmethodist.org/ -Jim Stettner
Source: Taken from console December 2020
Great (Enclosed Right) Open Diapason 8 (61 pipes), Hohl Flute 8 (73 pipes), Dulciana 8 (85 pipes), Octave 4 (61 pipes), Flute 4 (ext. Hohl Flute), Dulciana 4 (ext. Dulciana), Dulciana 12th 2 2/3 (ext. Dulciana), Dulciana 15th 2 (ext. Dulciana), Trumpet 8 (61 pipes), Tremolo, Chimes
Swell (Enclosed Left) Bourdon 16 (85 pipes), Open Diapason 8 (73 pipes), Stopped Flute 8 (ext. Bourdon), Salicional 8 (85 pipes), Voix Celeste 8 (61 pipes), Violina 4 (ext. Salicional), Flute Harmonic 4 (73 pipes), Nazard 2 2/3 (ext. Bourdon), Flautina 2 (ext. Bourdon), Cornopean 8 (73 pipes), Orchestral Oboe 8 (Synthetic (Salicional + Nazard)), Vox Humana 8 (73 pipes (Separate box & tremolo)), Tremolo
Pedal (Enclosed with Great) Open Diapason 16, Bourdon 16, Lieblich Bourdon 16, Octave 8 (GT), Bass Flute 8, Cello 8, Flauto Dolce 8
Vibraharp (Deagan) Swell Vibraharp 8, Great Harp Celeste 4, Dampers On/Off
Great to Great 16, Great to Great 4, Great to Great 8, Swell to Great 16, Swell to Great 4, Swell to Great 8, Swell to Swell 16, Swell to Swell 4, Swell to Swell 8, Great to Pedal 8, Swell to Pedal 8
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